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title: "Fresh and Food to Go Direct Solutions Framework"
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# Fresh and Food to Go Direct Solutions Framework

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-194c01d5-b504-4df0-acb1-c19f8444853b

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## Summary

The NHS Supply Chain has awarded the "Fresh and Food to Go Direct Solutions Framework" contract, focusing on the procurement of fresh foods and food-to-go solutions for NHS Trusts. This framework covers a wide range of food products including milk, bread, bakery items, fruits, vegetables, meat, and poultry, among others. The contract, now in the award stage, has been valued at £140,000,000 for a maximum term of 48 months, starting on 3rd September 2024 and ending on 2nd September 2028. The industry category is "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products," and the framework will be implemented across various locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and Europe. This is an open procedure with the objective of directly awarding contracts without further competition.

The framework presents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for suppliers with the capacity and capability to meet the NHS's demand for fresh and ready-to-eat food solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The direct award approach ensures a streamlined process, allowing awarded suppliers to swiftly commence supply, fostering long-term collaborations and stability in supply chains. This framework is tailored for businesses specialising in food production and distribution, with a strong emphasis on quality, reliability, and the ability to provide diverse food options suitable for patient and retail catering needs within the NHS system.

## Notice

NHS Supply Chain: Food is sought after suppliers who had the capacity and capability to deliver and possess the drive to work collaboratively with Trusts to provide the right solution and Fresh & Food to Go Direct Solutions Framework into the NHS and its Trusts for their patient and retail catering needs. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS It is important to note that this Framework is being put in place to work alongside our current DPS Agreements which cover Fresh Foods DPS: 2022/S 000-020877 and Food to Go DPS: 2023/S 000-027917. No competition exercises will be undertaken under this Framework, and it will be utilised for Direct Award ONLY. Competitions will only be conducted under the DPS Agreements mentioned above. Therefore, it is a mandatory requirement that Applicants submit their Full Supplier Catalogue in Appendix 7 and complete in full, this will allow customers to review suppliers offers and solutions for them to review ahead of considering direct award to any awarded supplier under this Framework Agreement. Applicants should note that if the award is not facilitated through NHS Supply Chain: Food it is a mandatory requirement to inform NHS Supply Chain: Food of any award under this Framework Agreement to any of the above entities This procurement is for: Non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the supply to Trusts within the NHS (the "Customer(s)"). Via Direct Route of supply for but not limited to: Fresh Food including Milk, Bread & Bakery, Fruit & Vegetables, Meat & Poultry and Meat Alternatives Food to Go including Patient feeding solutions and Cafe Retails feeding solutions The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months. The contract will be for a maximum term of 48 months. It is anticipated that in the first 24 months the value of the Framework Agreement will be in the region of PS70,000,000. Lot 1 - Fresh Food PS54,000,000 and Lot 2 - Food to Go PS16,000,000 For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value of the Framework Agreement will be in the region of PS140,000,000. Lot 1 - Fresh Food PS108,000,000 and Lot 2 - Food to Go PS32,000,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/205c9f84-3cd4-4155-95eb-b5f7d7920480 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2024 - 2 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 104 |
| Supplier names | AG AXTON & SONS (WHOLESALE; ANCHOR CATERING; ANTONY MORAWSKI LTD T/A THOMAS MOSS; ARTHUR BRETT CATERING; ARTHUR DAVID (FOOD WITH SERVICE; BASKETDROP; BFS GROUP LIMITED - T/A BIDFOOD; BFS GROUP LIMITED - T/A OLIVER KAY; BIO&ME; BRACES BAKERY; BRAKE BROS; BREADWINNERS FOUNDATION; C&G WHOLESALE FOODS; CARPENTER CATERING; CARPIGIANI; CHEW VALLEY DAIRY; CLEGG'S CHILLED FOOD SERVICE; CLICK CLACK VENDING; CLIFTON DAIRIES; COTTESWOLD DAIRY; COUNTRY KITCHEN FOODS (NORFOLK; COUNTY FOODS; CRAMART LTD T/A BENTLEY FOODSERVICE; CREAMLINE DAIRIES; CROWNDALE FOOD SERVICE; DAVID MILLER FROZEN FOODS; DELIFRESH; DUNSTERS FARM; EMBLETON HALL DAIRIES; EPICUREAN DAIRY; FLAWSOME BRANDS; FOOD ATTRACTION; FOOD DIVISION; FRESH CONNECT; FRESH DIRECT (UK; FULFIL LIMITED / T/A QUEENSLAND BAKERY; GREENWOOD FOODS; GW PRICE; HALLAM COUNTRY FRESH FOODS; HARLECH FOODSERVICE; HEARTCOOKED LTD T/A CHEFIESTA VENDING; HENLEY BRIDGE INGREDIENTS; HUNTS FOOD GROUP; IMS OF SMITHFIELD; IRMA MANAGEMENT T/A JUDE'S; J FREEMAN & SONS LIMITED T/A FREEMAN CATERING BUTCHERS; J R HOLLAND FOOD SERVICES; J R WHOLESALE SUSSEX; J.W. YOUNG (BUTCHERS; JAMES BURROWS; JOHAL DAIRIES; JOHN PALIN FRESH PRODUCE; JOHN SHEPPARD BUTCHERS; JOLLOFE; KIRTONS BAKERY; LIME TREE FOODS T/A SANDWICH KING; MARSHFIELD FARM ICE CREAM; MIDDLESEX MEAT; MIDLAND CHILLED FOODS; MINOR, WEIR & WILLIS; MONTY'S BAKEHOUSE; MORRIS QUALITY BAKERS; MOVING MOUNTAINS FOODS; NIJJAR DAIRIES LIMITED TRADING AS FRESHWAYS; NORFOLK CATERING; ON A ROLL SANDWICH; OWEN TAYLOR & SONS; P.F.D.(CARLISLE)LIMITED; PJS FOOD; PRESCOTT-THOMAS; PURBECK ICE CREAM; QMOVER MFS; QUICK FOOD PRODUCTS LTD (THE ORIGINAL PATTY; RALPH LIVESEY; RANDALL PARKER FOOD GROUP T/A RANDALL PARKER FOODSERVICE; RAYNOR FOODS; REEVES BUTCHERS; REYNOLDS CATERING SUPPLIES; RIBBLE FARM FARE; ROCKCLIFFE GROUP INT; SAMBA CATERING; SAMWORTH BROTHERS FFN; SCHOOL MILK SERVICES; SCORSE FOODS; SET PRODUCE; SIMPLY LUNCH; SNACKAWAY; SOLENT BUTCHERS; STREETFOODMARKETS; SYKES HOUSE FARM; TAMAR FRESH; THE CURIOUS VEGAN COMPANY LIMITED (T/A EAT CURIOUS; THE ORGANIC PANTRY; THE REAL WRAP; TIFFIN SANDWICHES; TOWN HEAD FARM PRODUCTS; TPB FOODS; TURNER PRICE; VFC FOODS; W MCCLURE; WELLS FARM DAIRY; WEST COUNTRY MILK CONSORTIUM; WRIGHTINGTON WIGAN & LEIGH TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION; YOPLAIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2024 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/205c9f84-3cd4-4155-95eb-b5f7d7920480

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/205c9f84-3cd4-4155-95eb-b5f7d7920480
  21st August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010195-2024
  Contract Notice for Fresh & Food to Go Direct Solutions
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026675-2024
  Contract Award Notice for Fresh & Food to Go Direct Solutions

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