--- title: "Ambient Foods 2025" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b17f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b17f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b17f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b17f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED" published: "2025-05-20" --- # Ambient Foods 2025 Buyer: SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b17f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b17f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b17f.json) ## Summary The procurement process, titled "Ambient Foods 2025," involves the NHS Supply Chain, a national agency in London, UK, managing the supply of ambient food products for NHS Trusts throughout the UK. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically focusing on food, beverages, tobacco, and related products. Initiated as an open tender process, the procurement consists of various product lots, such as Canned Goods and Jams. The process uses a framework agreement model starting with an initial 24-month term, extendable by another 24 months, culminating in a potential four-year contract. Key dates include the tender period ending on 29th November 2024, and award decisions beginning on 2nd December 2024, split across multiple contracts currently active as of April 2025. This procurement presents significant business opportunities, particularly for suppliers of ambient foods, and is well-suited to businesses ranging from SMEs to larger enterprises. With frameworks not exclusive to the NHS, suppliers can extend their clientele to other public and private healthcare entities, maximizing market potential while providing financial benefits across the supply chain. Suppliers can participate in any or all of the multiple lots, each valuing substantial amounts, such as £13,657,707 for Canned Goods over the 48 months if agreements are fully extended. Additional requirements focus on sustainable practices and stock availability risk management, appealing to businesses prioritizing financial aspects while also supporting social values like fighting climate change and ensuring equal opportunities. ## Notice NHS Supply Chain: Food seeks to establish a Non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the supply of Ambient Foods 2025 to Trusts within the NHS (the "Customer(s)") via the Stocked Route covering products from the following categories: Canned Goods, Oral Nutritional Supplements, Thickeners & Glucose Products, Cereals & Porridge, Jams & Reduced Sugar Jams, Gravy, Bouillon & Cooking Sauces, Single Serve Instant Soups & Bulk Soups, Custard, Condiments, Sugar, Sugar Portions and Sweeteners, Milk Powder & Portions, Non-Dairy Milk Alternatives, Edible Oils, Grocery Lines. The awarded suppliers will be responsible for the supply who will deliver and manage Ambient Foods 2025 into the NHS and its Trusts for their catering needs. 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 PS36,131,500. This is based on the circa 250 Trusts using the current NHS Supply Chain: Food Ambient framework. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value of the Framework Agreement will be in the region of PS72,263,000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business. ### Lot Information Canned Goods This lot will cover Canned Goods. Including but not limited to beef and veal products, canned or tinned fish, processed fruit and vegetables, baked beans, canned tomatoes and canned goods. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be PS6,828,854 and PS13,657,707 for the full 48 months (if extended). Options: 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. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months Oral Nutritional Supplements, Thickeners & Glucose Products This lot will cover Oral Nutritional Supplements, Thickeners & Glucose Products. Including but not limited to glucose and glucose products; fructose and fructose products, special nutritional products, dietetic products and thickeners. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be PS1,625,918 and PS3,251,835 for the full 48 months (if extended). Options: 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. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months Cereals & Porridge This lot will cover Cereals & Porridge Including but not limited to grain mill products, cereal grain products, ground oats, prepared breakfast cereals, cornflakes, muesli or equivalent, puffed wheat and rolled oats. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be PS7,876,667 and PS15,753,334 for the full 48 months (if extended). Options: 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. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months Jams & Reduced Sugar Jams This lot will cover Jams & Reduced Sugar Jams. Including but not limited to jams and marmalades; fruit jellies; fruit or nut puree and pastes, marmalades, orange marmalade, jams, apricot jam, blackcurrant jam, raspberry jam and strawberry jam. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be PS2,167,890 and PS4,335,780 for the full 48 months (if extended). Options: 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. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months Gravy, Bouillon & Cooking Sauces This lot will cover Gravy, Bouillon & Cooking Sauces. Including but not limited to soups and broths, mixes for stocks and gravy mixes. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be PS1,264,603 and PS2,529,205 for the full 48 months (if extended). Options: 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. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months Single Serve Instant Soups & Bulk Soups This lot will cover Single Serve Instant Soups & Bulk Soups. Including but not limited to soups and broths, meat soups, fish soups, mixed soups, soups, soups mixes, broths, vegetable soups and canned goods. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be PS2,023,364 and PS4,046,728 for the full 48 months (if extended). Options: 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. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months Custard This lot will cover Custard. Including but not limited to starches and starch products and custard. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be PS2,384,679 and PS4,769,358 for the full 48 months (if extended). Options: 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. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months Condiments This lot will cover Condiments. Including but not limited to condiments and seasonings, vinegar; sauces; mixed condiments; mustard flour and meal; prepared mustard and herbs and spices. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be PS1,445,260 and PS2,890,520 for the full 48 months (if extended). Options: 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. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months Sugar, Sugar Portions and Sweeteners This lot will cover Sugar, Sugar Portions and Sweeteners. Including but not limited to sugar, white sugar and sugar syrups. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be PS2,709,863 and PS5,419,725 for the full 48 months (if extended). Options: 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. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months Milk Powder & Portions This lot will cover Milk Powder & Portions. Including but not limited to dairy products, milk and cream, milk and milk powder. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be PS2,042,480 and PS4,084,960 for the full 48 months (if extended). Options: 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. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months Non-Dairy Milk Alternatives This lot will cover Non-Dairy Milk Alternatives. Including but not limited to coconuts, processed nuts, soya, oats and almonds. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be PS161,542 and PS323,083 for the full 48 months (if extended). Options: 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. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months Edible Oils This lot will cover Edible Oils. Including but not limited to refined oils and vegetable oils. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be PS758,762 and PS1,517,523 for the full 48 months (if extended). Options: 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. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months Grocery Lines This lot will cover Grocery Lines. Including but not limited to dessert mixes, jelly, nut pastes, peanut butter, fruit purees, grain mill products, starches and starch products, cereal or vegetable flour and related products, wheat flour, wholemeal flour, breadmaking flour, plain flour, pastry flour, self-raising flour, corn flour, mixes for the preparation of bakers wares, cake mixes, baking mixes, processed rice, long-grain rice, tapioca, semolina, honey, desserts, farinaceous products, uncooked pasta, prepared pasta and couscous, lasagne, canned pasta, potato instant mash. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be PS4,841,621 and PS9,683,242 for the full 48 months (if extended). Options: 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. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023396-2025 | | 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 | 20 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Apr 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £72,263,000 | | Lots value | £72,263,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £72,263,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED | | Additional buyers | 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 | 28 | | Supplier names | ADAMS CLINICAL NUTRITION; AIMIA FOODS; AYMES INTERNATIONAL; BANG CURRY; BFS GROUP; BRAKE BROS; CEREAL PARTNERS; H.J. HEINZ FOODS; HAIN CELESTIAL; HUNT'S FOOD GROUP; ICESUPP; IVORY & LEDOUX; JUICEWORKS; LAKELAND DAIRY SALES; MARILLO FOODS; MARK CLEGG; MARTIN MATHEW; NESTLE; NUTRICIA; NUTSHELL PACKAGING; PORTION SOLUTIONS; PREMIER FOODS GROUP; S.P.L. FOODS; THE SILVER SPOON; TILDA; UNILEVER; WALKERS SNACKS; WEETABIX | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 03211000 - Cereals - 03211300 - Rice - 03211600 - Oats - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 15131600 - Beef and veal products - 15240000 - Canned or tinned fish and other prepared or preserved fish - 15241000 - Coated, canned or tinned fish - 15241100 - Canned salmon - 15241400 - Canned tuna - 15312100 - Instant mashed potatoes - 15331400 - Preserved and/or canned vegetables - 15331411 - Baked beans - 15331423 - Canned tomatoes - 15331460 - Canned vegetables - 15331462 - Canned peas - 15331463 - Canned shelled beans - 15331464 - Canned whole beans - 15332200 - Jams and marmalades; fruit jellies; fruit or nut purée and pastes - 15332230 - Marmalades - 15332231 - Orange marmalade - 15332232 - Lemon marmalade - 15332240 - Fruit jellies - 15332260 - Nut pastes - 15332261 - Peanut butter - 15332270 - Fruit purées - 15332290 - Jams - 15332291 - Apricot jam - 15332292 - Blackberry jam - 15332293 - Blackcurrant jam - 15332294 - Cherry jam - 15332295 - Raspberry jam - 15332296 - Strawberry jam - 15332300 - Processed nuts - 15411000 - Animal or vegetable oils - 15411100 - Vegetable oils - 15411110 - Olive oil - 15411120 - Sesame oil - 15411130 - Groundnut oil - 15411140 - Coconut oil - 15411200 - Cooking oil - 15411210 - Frying oil - 15421000 - Refined oils - 15511000 - Milk - 15511100 - Pasteurised milk - 15511200 - Sterilised milk - 15511210 - UHT milk - 15511300 - Skimmed milk - 15511400 - Semi-skimmed milk - 15511500 - Full-cream milk - 15511700 - Milk powder - 15512200 - Double cream - 15512300 - Clotted cream - 15600000 - Grain mill products, starches and starch products - 15610000 - Grain mill products - 15611000 - Husked rice - 15612000 - Cereal or vegetable flour and related products - 15612100 - Wheat flour - 15612110 - Wholemeal flour - 15612120 - Breadmaking flour - 15612130 - Plain flour - 15612150 - Pastry flour - 15612190 - Self-raising flour - 15612200 - Cereal flour - 15612210 - Corn flour - 15612220 - Rice flour - 15612300 - Vegetable flour and meal - 15612400 - Mixes for the preparation of baker's wares - 15612410 - Cake mixes - 15612420 - Baking mixes - 15613000 - Cereal grain products - 15613100 - Ground oats - 15613300 - Cereal products - 15613310 - Prepared breakfast cereals - 15613311 - Cornflakes - 15613313 - Muesli or equivalent - 15613319 - Puffed wheat - 15613380 - Rolled oats - 15614000 - Processed rice - 15614100 - Long-grain rice - 15614200 - Milled rice - 15620000 - Starches and starch products - 15622000 - Glucose and glucose products; fructose and fructose products - 15622100 - Glucose and glucose products - 15622110 - Glucose - 15622120 - Glucose syrup - 15622300 - Fructose and fructose products - 15622310 - Fructose - 15622320 - Fructose preparations - 15622321 - Fructose solutions - 15622322 - Fructose syrup - 15623000 - Starches - 15624000 - Tapioca - 15625000 - Semolina - 15626000 - Custard powder - 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products - 15831000 - Sugar - 15831200 - White sugar - 15831500 - Sugar syrups - 15831600 - Honey - 15833100 - Desserts - 15851000 - Farinaceous products - 15851100 - Uncooked pasta - 15851200 - Prepared pasta and couscous - 15851210 - Prepared pasta - 15851220 - Stuffed pasta - 15851230 - Lasagne - 15851250 - Couscous - 15851290 - Canned pasta - 15870000 - Condiments and seasonings - 15871000 - Vinegar; sauces; mixed condiments; mustard flour and meal; prepared mustard - 15871100 - Vinegar and vinegar substitutes - 15871110 - Vinegar or equivalent - 15871200 - Sauces, mixed condiments and mixed seasonings - 15871230 - Tomato ketchup - 15871250 - Mustard - 15871260 - Sauces - 15871270 - Mixed condiments - 15871273 - Mayonnaise - 15872000 - Herbs and spices - 15872100 - Pepper - 15872200 - Spices - 15872300 - Herbs - 15872400 - Salt - 15880000 - Special nutritional products - 15882000 - Dietetic products - 15891000 - Soups and broths - 15891100 - Meat soups - 15891200 - Fish soups - 15891300 - Mixed soups - 15891400 - Soups - 15891410 - Soup mixes - 15891500 - Broths - 15891600 - Stocks - 15891610 - Mixes for stocks - 15891900 - Vegetable soups - 15892400 - Thickeners - 15893200 - Dessert mixes - 15893300 - Gravy mixes - 15897000 - Canned goods and field rations - 15897200 - Canned goods ## Release History - 20 May 2025 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023396-2025 - 25 Oct 2024 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034717-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com - https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/ - https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care/about - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-socialcare/about ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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