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title: "School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme - Supply 2024"
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# School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme - Supply 2024

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5a71f41-9962-4449-b782-5aa4f6e74ece

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## Summary

The NHS Supply Chain has completed an open procurement process for the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme - Supply 2024. This initiative involves supplying fruit and vegetable products to distribution hubs in England for consumption by key stage 1 children. The total value of the framework agreement over 48 months is expected to be approximately £125,400,000. The tender deadline for submissions was on 21st March 2024, and the contract period is scheduled to start on 25th August 2024 and end on 24th August 2028. The procurement category is goods, and the main classification is for fruit, vegetables, and related products.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant business growth potential for suppliers able to supply fruit and vegetable products on a large scale. SMEs and large-scale suppliers in the food industry would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method used was an open procedure above the threshold, creating opportunities for businesses to engage with the NHS Supply Chain and schools in delivering high-quality food items as part of a government-funded scheme. The award has been granted to multiple suppliers to ensure a diverse and competitive market, enhancing business prospects for a range of suppliers.

## Notice

NHS Supply Chain: Food looked for suppliers who had the capacity and capability to deliver and possess the drive to work collaboratively with NHS Supply Chain: Food and Schools to provide the right solution and manage the Supply into Distributors as part of the SFVS. This procurement is for: The supply of fruit and vegetable products under the SFVS to be delivered to nominated distribution hubs in England. SFVS is a Government funded initiative that supplies a piece of fruit or vegetable to all key stage 1 children (ages 4-7) in England for consumption up to 190 days each academic year. It is anticipated that in the first 24 months the value of the Framework Agreement will be in the region of PS62,700,000. This is based on the around 16,520 Primary Schools currently using the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value of the Framework Agreement will be in the region of PS125,400,000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ded5d816-f72d-441f-842a-e7a2957d4eba |
| 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 | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 24 Aug 2024 - 24 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,400,000 |
| 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 | 11 |
| Supplier names | BRAKE BROS; COMPAGNIE FRUITIÈRE; DEGROOT FRESH PRODUCE; DEL MONTE; DOLE; FRESH DIRECT; J N FOX AND SONS; JRM GODDEN ASSOCIATES; MINOR WEIR AND WILLIS; NATIONWIDE PRODUCE; WESTFALIA FRUIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2024 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ded5d816-f72d-441f-842a-e7a2957d4eba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ded5d816-f72d-441f-842a-e7a2957d4eba
  17th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005533-2024
  Find a Tender Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022004-2024
  Find a Tender Contract Award Notice

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