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title: "Multi Temperature Distribution"
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buyer: "FOODBUY EUROPE LIMITED"
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# Multi Temperature Distribution

Buyer: FOODBUY EUROPE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5bde4c73-dfa2-46d1-8ede-ebfa744e2adf

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Multi Temperature Distribution" contract is conducted by FOODBUY EUROPE LIMITED, aimed at supplying, storing, and managing chilled, frozen, and ambient food products for the NHS and its associated trusts. The contract has a total estimated value of approximately £300 million over a maximum term of 48 months, with an initial term of 24 months. The procurement method utilised is selective, following a restricted procedure above threshold, with a tender period concluding on 1st July 2019 and a contract period beginning on 1st November 2019, set to end on 31st October 2023. This tender falls under the goods procurement category, specifically within the food distribution industry, and serves multiple locations including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in food distribution, logistics, and supply chain management, particularly those offering products within the specified categories such as cereals, vegetables, fish, meat, dairy, and miscellaneous food products. Companies of all sizes, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to compete for this lucrative contract. With a projected value of £40 million in the first year alone, suppliers can anticipate significant growth potential by participating in the NHS supply chain through this framework agreement.

## Notice

NHS Supply Chain: Food seeked to find distribution partner to deliver and manage chilled, frozen and ambient food products into the NHS and its trusts for their catering needs. This procurement is for: 1) The supply, storage and management of chilled, frozen and ambient food products('Distributor Managed Lines')and distribution to trusts within the NHS; 2) The management and distribution to the Customer(s) of Nominated Lines which will be the subject of a separate procurement event detailed in the tender documents. The framework agreement (FWA) will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for a further 24 months.The FWA will be for a maximum term of 48 months.It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the FWA the value will be in the region of 40 000 000 GBP. The full 48-month term(if extended) the anticipated value is circa 300 000 000 GBP. These values are approximate only and are based on the recent historical usage information with a forecasted level of growth.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1acbcf16-69fd-4625-ba85-a802006708c0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000,000 |
| 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 | FOODBUY EUROPE LIMITED |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B45 9PZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Rubery & Rednal |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Northfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BFS GROUP LTD T/A BIDFOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 03210000 - Cereals and potatoes
- 03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts
- 03311000 - Fish
- 15110000 - Meat
- 15500000 - Dairy products
- 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products
- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2019 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1acbcf16-69fd-4625-ba85-a802006708c0
- 7 Jun 2019 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c817a3c5-1af9-4e67-bbf2-d83ee1e3f2df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1acbcf16-69fd-4625-ba85-a802006708c0
  25th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c817a3c5-1af9-4e67-bbf2-d83ee1e3f2df
  7th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f590891-e9d0-4350-bbab-971fb2ddcc43
  TED Contract Notice
- http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:258299-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML
  TED Contract Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d5df4d6-5541-4e27-9175-71c658e378b6
  Contract Award Notice
- http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:556708-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML
  Contract Award Notice

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