--- title: "Ambient Groceries" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e660" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e660" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e660.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e660.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2023-06-13" --- # Ambient Groceries Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e660 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e660) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e660.json) ## Summary The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed the procurement process for "Ambient Groceries" under the goods category. Various lots were tendered, such as General Groceries, Hot Beverages, and Cooking Oil Delivery & Collection, with key criteria including environmental and ethical sustainability, social value, and cost management. The tender process included awarding contracts to suppliers like Harlech Foodservice Ltd and CASTELL HOWELL FOODS LTD on June 1, 2023. This procurement process presents opportunities for businesses involved in supplying groceries and related products to NHS Wales sites. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like foodservice providers and suppliers of niche products have successfully won contracts within this tender. Businesses focused on sustainable practices, quality management, and cost efficiency would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process led by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services. ## Notice Supply of Ambient Groceries to organisations and sites engaged in the management and/or support of the healthcare of populations within Wales or for which they are responsible. ### Lot Information Direct Delivery A- General Groceries Lot 1 is an all Wales lot for direct supply to NHS Wales sites. The lot is comprised of core and non-core product lines. It was mandatory that all core products were tendered for in order to be considered compliant. Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations. Renewal: The Framework will be awarded on the basis of a three year agreement, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract values referenced are indicative of the maximum 48 month framework term. Direct Delivery B- General Groceries Lot 2 is an all Wales lot for direct supply to NHS Wales sites. The lots is comprised of core and non-core product lines. It was mandatory that all core products were tendered for in order to be considered compliant. Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations. Renewal: The Framework will be awarded on the basis of a three year agreement, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract values referenced are indicative of the maximum 48 month framework term. Direct Delivery- Hot Beverages Lot 3 is an all Wales lot for direct supply to NHS Wales sites. The lot is comprised of core and non-core product lines. It was mandatory that all core products were tendered for in order to be considered compliant. Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations. Renewal: The Framework will be awarded on the basis of a three year agreement, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract values referenced are indicative of the maximum 48 month framework term. Direct Delivery- Instant Gluten Free Mixes Lot 4 is an all Wales lot for direct supply to NHS Wales sites. The lots is comprised of core and non-core product lines. It was mandatory that all core products were tendered for in order to be considered compliant. Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations. Renewal: The Framework will be awarded on the basis of a three year agreement, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract values referenced are indicative of the maximum 48 month framework term. Direct Delivery- Retail Hot Beverages Lot 5 is an all Wales lot for direct supply to NHS Wales sites. The lots is comprised of core and non-core product lines. It was mandatory that all core products were tendered for in order to be considered compliant. Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations. Renewal: The Framework will be awarded on the basis of a three year agreement, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract values referenced are indicative of the maximum 48 month framework term. Direct Delivery- Cooking Oil Delivery & Collection Lot 6 is an all Wales lot for direct supply of cooking oil and collection of used cooking oil to NHS Wales sites. Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations. Renewal: The Framework will be awarded on the basis of a three year agreement, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract values referenced are indicative of the maximum 48 month framework term. Stores- Various Mixes Lot 7 is an all Wales lot for supply to the three NHS Wales regional stores (Bridgend, Denbigh and Newport) for distribution to sites across NHS Wales. Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations. Renewal: The Framework will be awarded on the basis of a three year agreement, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract values referenced are indicative of the maximum 48 month framework term Stores- Breakfast Cereals Lot 8 is an all Wales lot for supply to the three NHS Wales regional stores (Bridgend, Denbigh and Newport) for distribution to sites across NHS Wales. Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations. Renewal: The Framework will be awarded on the basis of a three year agreement, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract values referenced are indicative of the maximum 48 month framework term. Stores- Canned Lot 9 is an all Wales lot for supply to the three NHS Wales regional stores (Bridgend, Denbigh and Newport) for distribution to sites across NHS Wales. Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations. Renewal: The Framework will be awarded on the basis of a three year agreement, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract values referenced are indicative of the maximum 48 month framework term. Stores- Various Lot 10 is an all Wales lot for supply to the three NHS Wales regional stores (Bridgend, Denbigh and Newport) for distribution to sites across NHS Wales Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations. Renewal: The Framework will be awarded on the basis of a three year agreement, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract values referenced are indicative of the maximum 48 month framework term. Stores- Condiments, Herbs & Spices Lot 11 is an all Wales lot for supply to the three NHS Wales regional stores (Bridgend, Denbigh and Newport) for distribution to sites across NHS Wales. Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations. Renewal: The Framework will be awarded on the basis of a three year agreement, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract values referenced are indicative of the maximum 48 month framework term. Stores- Dried Rice, Pasta, Pulses, Fruit & Nuts Lot 12 is an all Wales lot for supply to the three NHS Wales regional stores (Bridgend, Denbigh and Newport) for distribution to sites across NHS Wales. Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations. Renewal: The Framework will be awarded on the basis of a three year agreement, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract values referenced are indicative of the maximum 48 month framework term. Stores- Flour Lot 13 is an all Wales lot for supply to the three NHS Wales regional stores (Bridgend, Denbigh and Newport) for distribution to sites across NHS Wales. Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations. Renewal: The Framework will be awarded on the basis of a three year agreement, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract values referenced are indicative of the maximum 48 month framework term. Stores- Coffee Lot 14 is an all Wales lot for supply to the three NHS Wales regional stores (Bridgend, Denbigh and Newport) for distribution to sites across NHS Wales. Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations. Renewal: The Framework will be awarded on the basis of a three year agreement, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract values referenced are indicative of the maximum 48 month framework term. Stores- Other Hot Beverages Lot 15 is an all Wales lot for supply to the three NHS Wales regional stores (Bridgend, Denbigh and Newport) for distribution to sites across NHS Wales. Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations. Renewal: The Framework will be awarded on the basis of a three year agreement, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract values referenced are indicative of the maximum 48 month framework term. Stores- Long Life Milks, Cream & Custard Lot 16 is an all Wales lot for supply to the three NHS Wales regional stores (Bridgend, Denbigh and Newport) for distribution to sites across NHS Wales. Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations. Renewal: The Framework will be awarded on the basis of a three year agreement, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract values referenced are indicative of the maximum 48 month framework term. Stores- Preserves & Spreads Lot 17 is an all Wales lot for supply to the three NHS Wales regional stores (Bridgend, Denbigh and Newport) for distribution to sites across NHS Wales. Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations. Renewal: The Framework will be awarded on the basis of a three year agreement, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract values referenced are indicative of the maximum 48 month framework term. Stores- Stocks & Bouillon t Lot 18 is an all Wales lot for supply to the three NHS Wales regional stores (Bridgend, Denbigh and Newport) for distribution to sites across NHS Wales. Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations. Renewal: The Framework will be awarded on the basis of a three year agreement, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract values referenced are indicative of the maximum 48 month framework term. Stores- Sugar & Sweeteners t Lot 19 is an all Wales lot for supply to the three NHS Wales regional stores (Bridgend, Denbigh and Newport) for distribution to sites across NHS Wales. Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations. Renewal: The Framework will be awarded on the basis of a three year agreement, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract values referenced are indicative of the maximum 48 month framework term. Stores- Biscuits Lot 20 is an all Wales lot for supply to the three NHS Wales regional stores (Bridgend, Denbigh and Newport) as well as the Welsh Blood Service Stores, for distribution to sites across NHS Wales. Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations. Renewal: The Framework will be awarded on the basis of a three year agreement, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract values referenced are indicative of the maximum 48 month framework term. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016742-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 May 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Further notices may be published in 3-4 years time following the contract start date. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £11,344,750 | | Lots value | £11,344,740 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £5,589,262 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) | | Additional buyers | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF14 3UB | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Gabalfa | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff North | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 7 | | Supplier names | ARGIES COFFEE; BRAKE BROS.; CASTELL HOWELL FOODS; HARLECH FOODSERVICE; JDE PROFESSIONAL; LAKELAND DAIRIES; UNITED BISCUITS (UK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 03211300 - Rice - 03212200 - Dried leguminous vegetables and pulses - 03222000 - Fruit and nuts - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 15240000 - Canned or tinned fish and other prepared or preserved fish - 15331423 - Canned tomatoes - 15331460 - Canned vegetables - 15332100 - Processed fruit - 15332200 - Jams and marmalades; fruit jellies; fruit or nut purée and pastes - 15411200 - Cooking oil - 15511210 - UHT milk - 15512900 - Whipping cream - 15612130 - Plain flour - 15612190 - Self-raising flour - 15612410 - Cake mixes - 15612420 - Baking mixes - 15613000 - Cereal grain products - 15613310 - Prepared breakfast cereals - 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products - 15821200 - Sweet biscuits - 15831000 - Sugar - 15831200 - White sugar - 15840000 - Cocoa; chocolate and sugar confectionery - 15850000 - Pasta products - 15851100 - Uncooked pasta - 15860000 - Coffee, tea and related products - 15861000 - Coffee - 15864100 - Teabags - 15870000 - Condiments and seasonings - 15871000 - Vinegar; sauces; mixed condiments; mustard flour and meal; prepared mustard - 15871200 - Sauces, mixed condiments and mixed seasonings - 15871270 - Mixed condiments - 15880000 - Special nutritional products - 15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods - 15891000 - Soups and broths - 15891610 - Mixes for stocks - 15893000 - Dry goods - 15893100 - Food mixes - 15893200 - Dessert mixes - 15894000 - Processed food products - 15897000 - Canned goods and field rations - 15897200 - Canned goods ## Release History - 13 Jun 2023 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016742-2023 - 30 Sep 2021 at 11:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024305-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs/ - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:615530-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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