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title: "Simply Serve & Somerset NHS_Supply of Amb, Chil & Frz, F&V, Meat, Non-Food and Snacks, Conf & Soft Drinks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02fc0b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SIMPLY SERVE & SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST C/O PELICAN PROCUREMENT"
published: "2024-10-22"
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# Simply Serve & Somerset NHS_Supply of Amb, Chil & Frz, F&V, Meat, Non-Food and Snacks, Conf & Soft Drinks

Buyer: SIMPLY SERVE & SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST C/O PELICAN PROCUREMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fc0b

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## Summary

The tender titled "Simply Serve & Somerset NHS_Supply of Amb, Chil & Frz, F&V, Meat, Non-Food and Snacks, Conf & Soft Drinks" is managed by Simply Serve & Somerset NHS Foundation Trust C/O Pelican Procurement. The tender falls under the industry category of "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products" (CPV code 15000000) and is located in the UKK23 region. The procurement is at the Tender stage with key dates including the tender period ending on 27 February 2024. The procurement method used is an open procedure, covered by GPA regulations, inviting various suppliers for the supply and distribution of ambient, chilled, and frozen products, including snacks and non-food items. The total estimated value of the tender is £1,540,000 GBP with individual lot values and contract durations specified in detail, such as the lot for ambient, chilled, and frozen products valued at £800,000 GBP for a duration of 1080 days with potential extensions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in food and beverage supply to grow through significant contracts with the NHS. Given the stringent award criteria focusing on delivery, service quality, product range, social value, and price, suppliers with robust logistics, a comprehensive product portfolio, and a commitment to social value will be well-suited to compete. The broad scope of products needed includes ambient, chilled, and frozen goods, fresh meat, fruit, and vegetables, as well as non-food disposables and snacks. This diverse demand allows various types of businesses, from large suppliers to niche providers, to participate. Effective engagement in this procurement process can lead to long-term partnerships and steady business growth.

## Notice

Supply & Dist of Amb, Chil & Frz, F&V, Meat, Non-Food and Snacks, Conf & Soft Drinks Products

### Lot Information

Ambient, Chilled & Frozen Products

Ambient, Chilled and Frozen Food Supply

Renewal: with an option to extend by 2 periods of 12 months

Fruit & Vegetable Products

Fruit & Vegetable Products

Renewal: With the option to extend by 2 further periods of 12 months

Fresh Meat Products

Fresh Meat Products

Renewal: With the option to extend by 2 periods of 12 months

Non-Food (Disposable) Products

Non-Food (disposables) products

Renewal: With the option to extend by a further 2 periods of 12 months

Snacks, Confectionery & Soft Drinks Products

Snacks, drinks and confectionery products

Renewal: The option to extend by a further 2 periods of 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034089-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,540,000 |
| Lots value | £1,548,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,359,338 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SIMPLY SERVE & SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST C/O PELICAN PROCUREMENT |
| Additional buyers | PELICAN PROCUREMENT; SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST C/O PELICAN PROCUREMENT SERVICES |
| Locality | FARNBOROUGH |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU14 6XN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire |
| Local authority | Rushmoor |
| Electoral ward | St Mark's |
| Westminster constituency | Aldershot |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ARTHUR DAVID FOOD WITH SERVICE; BIDFOOD; COMAX; HUNTS FOOD GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2024 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034089-2024
- 26 Jan 2024 at 09:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002673-2024
- 1 Dec 2021 at 16:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029845-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mytenders.co.uk
- http://www.pelicanprocurementservices.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA5885

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