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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Tender notice |
| Buyer: | NHS Supply Chain |
| Main Category: | Goods |
| Procurement Method: | Restricted procedure |
| Submission Methods: | Electronic submission, Written |
| Tender Status: | Open |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | £200,000,000 |
| Release Date: | 29 July 2022 |
| Application Deadline: | 28 February 2029 |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-02fab1 |
| Notice Reference: | 020877-2022 |
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| Award status: | Active |
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NHS Supply Chain: Food seeks to establish a non-exclusive DPS Agreement for the supply of Fresh Food to NHS Supply Chain: Food’s customer base via the Direct Route covering products including but not limited to: fruit, vegetables, prepared potatoes, salads, milk, dairy products, eggs, bread, morning goods, fresh meat, fresh poultry, fresh fish and meat alternatives. The DPS will be in place for a minimum of 7 years with an approximate spend of £200m and will be the main procurement route for NHS Trusts Fresh Food requirements. The DPS is open for applications until 28th February 2029 as a minimum. The DPS is divided into 4 categories of products and Applicants may apply to be included on any or all of the product categories. The 4 categories under the DPS are as follows: Category 1 - Dairy & Bakery Category 2 – Fresh Meat, Poultry & Fish Category 3 – Fresh Fruit, Vegetables & Salads Category 4 - Meat Alternatives Applicants will only be accepted to categories they have applied for if they pass all mandatory criteria within the DPS award process.
This category will cover but not limited to milk, milk alternative, shell and liquid eggs, cream and yoghurt, bread loaves sliced, rolls, baguettes and bakery items.
This category will cover but not limited to the most common cuts of beef, pork, lamb, chicken and turkey species, bacon and sausages.
This category will cover but not limited to prepared fruit, prepared salads, prepared vegetables, fresh fruit, salads, fresh vegetables and par-cooked frozen potatoes and chips.
This category will cover but not limited to meat alternatives or meat substitute products.
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Application Deadline
28 February 2029
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Estimated Value
£200,000,000
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