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title: "Fresh Food DPS Contract Award Notices June-Aug 2023"
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# Fresh Food DPS Contract Award Notices June-Aug 2023

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1be32cc-5fb4-4e51-9a08-0499edcb99bb

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## Summary

The NHS Supply Chain has awarded a contract for a Fresh Food Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) worth £200m. The DPS will be the main procurement route for NHS Trusts' fresh food requirements and is open for applications until February 28, 2029. The DPS is divided into 4 categories of products: Dairy & Bakery, Fresh Meat, Poultry & Fish, Fruit, Vegetables & Salads, and Meat Alternatives. The contract period for the awarded contracts is from September to November 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers specialising in food, beverages, and related products to compete for contracts to supply fresh food to NHS Supply Chain. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The procurement method used is selective, with a procurement process involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Suppliers across various locations, including the UK and Europe, are eligible to apply for inclusion in the DPS across different product categories.

## 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 Sept-Nov 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65904476-5849-4060-8de6-1d654a106e46 |
| 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 | 7 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2029 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 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 | 9 |
| Supplier names | BRAKE BROS; EMBLETON HALL DAIRIES; FREEMAN CATERING BUTCHERS; GW PRICE; J.W. YOUNG (BUTCHERS; JAMES BURROWS; JOHN SHEPPARD; TURNER PRICE; WEST COUNTRY MILK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2024 at 17:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65904476-5849-4060-8de6-1d654a106e46

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65904476-5849-4060-8de6-1d654a106e46
  7th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007423-2024
  Contract Award Notice FTS - Dec 23 - Feb 24

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