--- title: "Award for the Supply and Distribution of Amb,Chill,Froz,Dairy,Fresh Meat and F&V for Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05458e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05458e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05458e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05458e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SURREY & SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST (PELICAN)" published: "2025-11-17" --- # Award for the Supply and Distribution of Amb,Chill,Froz,Dairy,Fresh Meat and F&V for Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust Buyer: SURREY & SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST (PELICAN) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05458e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05458e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05458e.json) ## Summary The procurement process involved the Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (Pelican) as the buyer and covered the supply and distribution of ambient, chilled, frozen, dairy, fresh meat, and fruits and vegetables. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the relevant industry category is "Food, beverages, tobacco, and related products." The location for delivery is within the United Kingdom, specifically the UKJ region. Key dates include the tender award on 23 September 2025, contract signings in October 2025, and contract periods commencing on 3 November 2025, with durations extending up to three years and options for twelve-month renewals. This process recently concluded its award phase, indicating the procurement stage as complete. This tender presents various opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers in the food distribution industry. Businesses specializing in food and beverage products, particularly SMEs and large-scale suppliers, would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities due to their capacity to manage large-scale supply chains and meet the quality, delivery, and social value criteria defined in the procurement documents. These contracts offer a lucrative opportunity for companies aiming to establish or expand their presence in the healthcare supply sector, providing a stable and potentially renewable business arrangement with a major public authority. ## Notice Contract for the Supply and Distribution of Ambient, Chilled, Frozen, Dairy, Fresh Meat and Fruit and Vegetable Products for Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust ### Lot Information Lot 1 Ambient, Chilled & Frozen supply and distribution of Ambient, Chilled & Frozen products Options: additional products can be added to the contract with prior notification Renewal: Option to extend by 12 months Lot 2 Dairy Supply and Distribution of Dairy Products Options: Additional products can be added to the contract with prior approval Renewal: Option to extend for 12 months Lot 3 Fruit & Vegetables Supply and distribution of Fruit & Vegetable Products Options: Additional products can be added to the contract with prior notice Renewal: Option to extend for 12 months Lot 4 Fresh Meat Supply and Distribution of Fresh Meat Products Options: Additional products can be added to the contract with prior notice Renewal: Option to extend for 12 months Lot 5 IDDSI Meals Supply and Distribution of IDDSI Meals Options: Additional products can be added to the contract with prior notice Renewal: Option to extend for 12 months Lot 6 Patient Meals Supply and Distribution of Patient Meals Options: Additional products can be added to the contract with prior notice Renewal: Option to extend for 12 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074387-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2027 | | Recurrence | 2028-06-15 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,798,306 | | Lots value | £6,798,306 | | Awards value | £5,019,744 | | Contracts value | £4,944,639 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SURREY & SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST (PELICAN) | | Additional buyers | AVENDRA INTERNATIONAL | | Locality | AS ABOVE | | Post town | Redhill | | Postcode | RH1 5RH | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 5 | | Supplier names | BRAKES; ELITE FINE FOODS; FRESH CONNECT; FRESH WAYS; MIDDLESEX MEAT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ## Release History - 17 Nov 2025 at 13:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074387-2025 - 24 Sep 2025 at 11:30 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059226-2025 - 9 Jun 2025 at 15:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031040-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074387-2025 17th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059226-2025 24th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031040-2025 9th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=602067 Surrey and Sussex Tender Documents - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=602070 Appendix IT - Supplier Requirements ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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