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title: "Frozen Foods"
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# Frozen Foods

Buyer: PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a4d9

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## Summary

The Procurement and Logistics Service, acting as a central purchasing body, completed the procurement process for Frozen Foods. The tender featured lots for Ice Cream and Ice Lollies, General Frozen Foods, Frozen Foods for Patients with Dysphagia, and Frozen Ready Prepared dishes. The total estimated value of the contract was between GBP 30,659,106.00 to 46,728,659.00, with optional extensions possible up to 24 months.

This tender for Frozen Foods presents business growth opportunities for suppliers in the food industry. Companies specialising in frozen food products, especially frozen vegetables, fish, and prepared dishes, would be well-suited to compete. With various lots catering to different product categories, suppliers can engage with the Procurement and Logistics Service to explore market capabilities and secure contracts for supplying Frozen Foods to healthcare institutions in the UK.

## Notice

Frozen Foods

### Lot Information

Ice Cream and Ice Lollies

Frozen Foods. Additional information: The award criteria was the criteria stated in the specifications, in the CfT or to negotiate or inthe descriptive documents. The estimated values as per the contract notice 2023/S 000-035438 excluding VAT was a range between 1 130 073.00 GBP - 1 695 110.00 GBP. The total value includes the options of extending for any period up to and including 24 months

Options: Optional extension for up to a maximum of an additional 24 months

Renewal: Optional extension for up to a maximum of 24 months

General Frozen Foods

Frozen Foods. Additional information: The award criteria was the criteria stated in the specifications, in the CfT or to negotiate or inthedescriptive documents. The estimated values as per the contract notice 2023/S 000-035438 excluding VAT was a range between GBP 16 618 006.00 - 25 677 009.00 GBP. The total value includes the options of extending for any period up to and including 24 months

Options: Optional extension for up to a maximum of an additional 24 months

Renewal: Optional extension for up to a maximum of 24 months

Frozen Foods for Patients with Dysphagia

Frozen Foods. Additional information: The award criteria was the criteria stated in the specifications, in the CfT or to negotiate or inthedescriptive documents. The estimated values as per the contract notice 2023/S 000-035438 excluding VAT was a range between 5 267 603.00 GBP - 7 901 405.00 GBP. The total value includes the options of extending for any period up to and including 24 months

Options: Optional extension for up to a maximum of an additional 24 months

Renewal: Optional extension for up to a maximum of 24 months

Frozen Ready Prepared, Entree, Mains, Sides and Desserts

Frozen Foods. Additional information: The award criteria was the criteria stated in the specifications, in the CfT or to negotiate or inthe descriptive documents. The estimated values as per the contract notice 2023/S 000-035438 excluding VAT was a range between 7 643 423.00 GBP - 11 465 135.00 GBP. The total value includes the options of extending for any period up to and including 24 months

Options: Optional extension for up to a maximum of an additional 24 months

Renewal: Optional extension for up to a maximum of 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016329-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | 30 Jul 2023 |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,728,659 |
| Lots value | £46,738,659 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,859,678 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE |
| Additional buyers | BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST; BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION; DOH - STRATEGIC PLANNING AND PERFORMANCE GROUP; NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST; SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST; SOUTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST; WESTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT12 6HU |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | HENDERSON FOODSERVICE; VF FOODS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
- 15221000 - Frozen fish
- 15229000 - Frozen fish products
- 15251000 - Frozen crustaceans
- 15311000 - Frozen potatoes
- 15311200 - Diced, sliced and other frozen potatoes
- 15331100 - Fresh or frozen vegetables
- 15331170 - Frozen vegetables
- 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products
- 15894000 - Processed food products

## Release History

- 23 May 2024 at 12:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016329-2024
- 1 Dec 2023 at 10:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035438-2023
- 10 Feb 2023 at 15:48 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004237-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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