--- title: "Fresh and Food to Go Direct Solutions Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cf435e64-f466-4420-813b-bc206ed7f9b7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cf435e64-f466-4420-813b-bc206ed7f9b7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cf435e64-f466-4420-813b-bc206ed7f9b7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cf435e64-f466-4420-813b-bc206ed7f9b7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SUPPLY CHAIN" published: "2024-03-28" --- # Fresh and Food to Go Direct Solutions Framework Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf435e64-f466-4420-813b-bc206ed7f9b7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cf435e64-f466-4420-813b-bc206ed7f9b7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cf435e64-f466-4420-813b-bc206ed7f9b7.json) ## Summary The NHS Supply Chain is seeking suppliers for the 'Fresh and Food to Go Direct Solutions Framework'. This non-exclusive Framework Agreement is for the supply to Trusts within the NHS, covering Fresh Food and Food to Go for patient and retail catering needs. The contract has an initial term of 24 months, with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, reaching a total maximum term of 48 months. The estimated value for the first 24 months is £70,000,000, with Lot 1 (Fresh Food) at £54,000,000 and Lot 2 (Food to Go) at £16,000,000. The full 48-month term value, if extended, is estimated at £140,000,000. This tender provides an opportunity to supply essential food products to NHS Trusts, potentially fostering long-term business relationships within the healthcare sector. Businesses with experience in supplying Fresh Foods, including Milk, Bread & Bakery, Fruit & Vegetables, as well as Food to Go solutions, are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an Open Procedure above threshold, with a tender period ending on 10th May 2024. The procurement is open to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations, offering a chance for a diverse range of suppliers to participate and contribute to the NHS supply chain. ## Notice NHS Supply Chain: Food is seeking suppliers who will have 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/048d8cf6-7896-4572-bd7f-7556f87c5d8f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Sep 2024 - 8 Sep 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £140,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ## Release History - 28 Mar 2024 at 10:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/048d8cf6-7896-4572-bd7f-7556f87c5d8f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/048d8cf6-7896-4572-bd7f-7556f87c5d8f 28th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010195-2024 Contract Notice for Fresh & Food to Go Direct Solutions ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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