Published date: 23 February 2024
Open future opportunity - This means that the buyer is not yet ready to invite bid applications but early notification has been provided and some dialogue may be possible.
Contract summary
Industry
Catering supplies - 39222000
Location of contract
North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Wales, Northern Ireland
Value of contract
£61,200,000
Procurement reference
tender_302570/1316197
Published date
23 February 2024
Approach to market date
12 August 2024
Contract start date
23 July 2025
Contract end date
22 July 2029
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply catering consumables and equipment to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stocked/Blue diamond route or direct to customers via the eDirect/Direct route to market. The ranges of products available under the framework agreement include; Disposable and re-usable plates, bowls, cups and cutlery, Cooking Equipment & Food Transportation Systems.
This framework agreement is for a total of 48 months. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 61,200,000 and GBP 87,240,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. However, this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.
The forthcoming tender will have contract conditions that will require suppliers to demonstrate that they are managing ethical compliance at their organisation and manufacturing facilities. NHS Supply Chain will brief potential bidders in more detail about the exact requirements in the pre-tender phase. Details of the pre-tender webinar (date to be confirmed) will be shared with all interested parties via the Jaggaer messaging system.
The NHS has adopted PPN 06/20 (taking account of Social Value), and therefore this future Framework Agreement will include some qualitative evaluation questions on Social Value with a minimum weighting of 10% towards the award. For more information please see: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-policy-note-0620-taking-account-of-social-value-in-the-award-of-central-government-contracts
In addition, the NHS has adopted the Government's 'Taking Account of Carbon Reduction Plans' (PPN 06/21) requiring all suppliers with new contracts for goods, services and/or works irrespective of value to publish a carbon reduction plan for their direct emissions. Suppliers bidding on NHS Supply Chain tenders will also be required to submit an Evergreen Assessment, please see https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/central-commercial-function-ccf/evergreen/. PPN 02/23 "Tackling Modern Slavery in Government Supply Chains" will also apply.
Registration:
1. Use URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal.
2. If not yet registered:
- Click on the 'Not Registered Yet' link to access the registration page.
- Complete the registration pages as guided by the mini guide found on the landing page.
Portal Access & Expression of Interest:
- Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com//
- Click on "SQs Open to All Suppliers"
- Find "SQ_522" and click on the blue text. Select Express interest.
If you have any queries regarding the NHS Jaggaer E-procurement Portal or completing your expression of interest on this system, please contact our Support Helpdesk managed by Jaggaer on telephone: 0800 0698630 or by E-mail: help_uk@jaggaer.com
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Frances Adams
Address
Don Valley House
Sheffield
S4 7UQ
England
frances.adams@supplychain.nhs.uk
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