Published date: 25 November 2019

Last edited date: 25 November 2019

This notice was replaced on 11 February 2020

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 11 February 2020)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Soups and broths - 15891000

  • Prepared meals - 15894200

  • Hospital meals - 15894220

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£14,700,000 to £147,000,000

Procurement reference

2019/S 210-512607

Published date

25 November 2019

Closing date

18 November 2019

Contract start date

9 March 2020

Contract end date

8 March 2022

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

NHS Supply Chain: food, seeks to establish a non-exclusive Framework Agreement for supply and delivery to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the direct/e-Direct route of chilled and/or frozen meals in 2 lots. The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of a further 24 months (i.e. 48 months in total). It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be in the region of 14 700 000 GBP. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is in the region of 147 000 000 GBP. 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.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Strategic Sourcing

Address

Parklands Court 24 Parklands,Rubery
BIRMINGHAM
B459PZ
England

Email

strategicsourcing@supplychain.nhs.uk