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title: "Fresh Food DPS Contract Award Notices December 2024 - February 2025"
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# Fresh Food DPS Contract Award Notices December 2024 - February 2025

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77e01994-259d-44a2-9de0-0ce49b9515cd

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## Summary

NHS Supply Chain has completed the procurement process for the "Fresh Food DPS Contract Award Notices December 2024 - February 2025". This process involved establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to supply fresh food items such as dairy, bakery products, fresh meat, poultry, fish, fruits, vegetables, salads, and meat alternatives. The DPS, divided into four categories, is the main procurement route for NHS Trusts' fresh food requirements and is open for applications until at least 28th February 2029. This significant procurement stage is an award, with contracts worth approximately £200 million. The products will be delivered to various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The procurement method is selective, calling off from a dynamic purchasing system, and supports Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs).

This DPS offers considerable opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in the food supply industry, to secure long-term contracts with the NHS. SMEs and large suppliers alike can benefit from the substantial contract value and the diverse product categories available, providing a platform for growth and expansion within the public sector market. Given the prolonged duration of the DPS and its importance to NHS Trusts, businesses with expertise in fresh food supply, including dairy, bakery, meat, fish, and produce, will find this tender particularly suitable. The involvement of several suppliers, including West Country Milk, TPB Foods Limited, Johal Dairies, and Fresh Direct, underscores the competitive yet lucrative nature of this procurement.

## Notice

Due to a technical issue the dates above do not represent the actual DPS Contract Dates. 2022/S 000-020877 NHS Supply Chain: Food seeks to establish a non-exclusive DPS Agreement for the supply of Fresh Food to NHS Supply Chain: Food's customer base via the Direct Route covering products including but not limited to: fruit, vegetables, prepared potatoes, salads, milk, dairy products, eggs, bread, morning goods, fresh meat, fresh poultry, fresh fish and meat alternatives. The DPS will be in place for a minimum of 7 years with an approximate spend of PS200m and will be the main procurement route for NHS Trusts Fresh Food requirements. The DPS is open for applications until 28th February 2029 as a minimum. The DPS is divided into 4 categories of products and Applicants may apply to be included on any or all of the product categories. The 4 categories under the DPS are as follows: Category 1 - Dairy & Bakery Category 2 - Fresh Meat, Poultry & Fish Category 3 - Fruit, Vegetables & Salads Category 4 - Meat Alternatives Applicants will only be accepted to categories they have applied for if they pass all mandatory criteria within the DPS award process. This notice is for the award of Contracts under the DPS between December 2024 - February 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/446d4cda-4e35-4bdf-88cd-86d7f2b2edbf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2029 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2029 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000,000 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | FRESH DIRECT; JOHAL DAIRIES; TPB FOODS; WEST COUNTRY MILK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2025 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/446d4cda-4e35-4bdf-88cd-86d7f2b2edbf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/446d4cda-4e35-4bdf-88cd-86d7f2b2edbf
  13th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009137-2025
  Contract Award Notice FTS - December 2024 - February 2025

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