Published date: 22 February 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 25 March 2024, 3pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 15000000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£9,750,000 to £26,000,000

Procurement reference

tender_303433/1314751

Published date

22 February 2024

Closing date

25 March 2024

Closing time

3pm

Contract start date

4 October 2024

Contract end date

3 October 2028

Contract type

Supply contract

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 the supply of Vending Solutions to Trusts within the NHS (the "Customer(s)"). via the Direct Route covering products from the following categories:

Cold Drinks, Snacks and Confectionery Vending Machines, Chilled Food Vending Machines, Hot Food Vending Machines, Hot Beverage Machines, Coffee Shop Solutions, Ward Beverage Trolleys, Water Dispensers, Reverse Vending, Smart Technology & Shop Solutions, Maintenance and Service.

The awarded suppliers will be responsible for the supply (as a result of re-opening of competition or direct award) who will deliver and manage Vending Solutions into the NHS and its Trusts for their catering needs.

It is anticipated that in the first 18 months the value of the Framework Agreement will be in the region of £9,750,000. This is based on the Trusts currently using the NHS Supply Chain: Food's framework.

For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value of the Framework Agreement will be in the region of £26,000,000.

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.

More information

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About the buyer

Address

Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
England

Email

governance@supplychain.nhs.uk