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# Fresh and Food to Go Direct Solutions Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/fresh-and-food-to-go-direct-solutions-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-044dfa). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** NHS Supply Chain: "Fresh and Food to Go Direct Solutions Framework". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £140,000,000. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 10 May 2024, 15:00 BST. Published submission portal: nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [NHS Supply Chain](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/nhs-supply-chain-GB-FTS-158515)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £140,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 10 May 2024 at 15:00 BST
- **Lots:** 2
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Beef, Bread products, Cakes, Chickens, Cream (+26 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/fresh-and-food-to-go-direct-solutions-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-044dfa#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-044dfa`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/fresh-and-food-to-go-direct-solutions-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-044dfa#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com%2Fweb%2Flogin.html)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/fresh-and-food-to-go-direct-solutions-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-044dfa#participate

## Description
NHS Supply Chain: Food is sought after suppliers who had the capacity and capability to deliver and possess the drive to work collaboratively with Trusts to provide the right solution and Fresh & Food to Go Direct Solutions Framework into the NHS and its Trusts for their patient and retail catering needs.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
It is important to note that this Framework is being put in place to work alongside our current DPS Agreements which cover Fresh Foods DPS: 2022/S 000-020877 and Food to Go DPS: 2023/S 000-027917.
No competition exercises will be undertaken under this Framework, and it will be utilised for Direct Award ONLY.
Competitions will only be conducted under the DPS Agreements mentioned above.
Therefore, it is a mandatory requirement that Applicants submit their Full Supplier Catalogue in Appendix 7 and complete in full, this will allow customers to review suppliers offers and solutions for them to review ahead of considering direct award to any awarded supplier under this Framework Agreement.
Applicants should note that if the award is not facilitated through NHS Supply Chain: Food it is a mandatory requirement to inform NHS Supply Chain: Food of any award under this Framework Agreement to any of the above entities
This procurement is for:
Non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the supply to Trusts within the NHS (the "Customer(s)"). Via Direct Route of supply for but not limited to:
Fresh Food including Milk, Bread & Bakery, Fruit & Vegetables, Meat & Poultry and Meat Alternatives
Food to Go including Patient feeding solutions and Café Retails feeding solutions
The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months.
The contract will be for a maximum term of 48 months.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months the value of the Framework Agreement will be in the region of £70,000,000. Lot 1 - Fresh Food £54,000,000 and Lot 2 - Food to Go £16,000,000
For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value of the Framework Agreement will be in the region of £140,000,000. Lot 1 - Fresh Food £108,000,000 and Lot 2 - Food to Go £32,000,000

## Lots (2)
### Lot 1: Fresh Food
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 03142500, 15000000, 15110000, 15111100, 15112000, 15112120
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £54,000,000
- **Description:** This lot will cover Milk, Bread & Bakery, Fruit & Vegetables, Meat & Poultry and Meat Alternatives, including but not limited to milk, dairy, bread, morning goods, fruit, vegetables, meat alternatives, meat and poultry. 
The value for the first 24 mo...

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 2: Food To Go
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 15000000, 15555000, 15811510, 15811511, 15812100, 15812120
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £16,000,000
- **Description:** This lot will cover Patient feeding solutions and Café Retails feeding solutions, including but not limited to sandwiches, filled rolls and Fresh & Food to Go Direct Solutions Framework AND 2024/S 000-0101959 subs, bagels, baguettes, wraps, flatbread...

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (2)
- **Award:** Fresh Food (active)
  - Award id: `026675-2024-1`
  - Supplier(s): **AG Axton & Sons (Wholesale) Ltd, Antony Morawski Ltd t/a Thomas Moss, Arthur Brett Catering Ltd (+72 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-117450`, `GB-COH:02059424`, `GB-FTS-122064`, `GB-FTS-122065`, `GB-FTS-128401`, `GB-FTS-174505`, `GB-FTS-122067`, `GB-FTS-122070`, `GB-FTS-107252`, `GB-FTS-122072`, `GB-FTS-122073`, `GB-FTS-122074`, `GB-FTS-174506`, `GB-FTS-84758`, `GB-FTS-185894`, `GB-FTS-104055`, `GB-FTS-133851`, `GB-FTS-122080`, `GB-FTS-122081`, `GB-FTS-122082`, `GB-FTS-67757`, `GB-FTS-122084`, `GB-FTS-173370`, `GB-FTS-104573`, `GB-FTS-122087`, `GB-FTS-127846`, `GB-FTS-104570`, `GB-FTS-122089`, `GB-FTS-118075`, `GB-FTS-152397`, `GB-FTS-122092`, `GB-FTS-122093`, `GB-FTS-122094`, `GB-FTS-124202`, `GB-FTS-122096`, `GB-FTS-107251`, `GB-FTS-116932`, `GB-FTS-116941`, `GB-FTS-122100`, `GB-FTS-124200`, `GB-FTS-116927`, `GB-FTS-133767`, `GB-FTS-118763`, `GB-FTS-133854`, `GB-FTS-152411`, `GB-FTS-116942`, `GB-FTS-104059`, `GB-FTS-116929`, `GB-FTS-122110`, `GB-FTS-122111`, `GB-FTS-122112`, `GB-FTS-97717`, `GB-FTS-122114`, `GB-FTS-122115`, `GB-FTS-159961`, `GB-FTS-133838`, `GB-FTS-104068`, `GB-FTS-131897`, `GB-FTS-122120`, `GB-FTS-133848`, `GB-FTS-122122`, `GB-FTS-122123`, `GB-FTS-140613`, `GB-FTS-133849`, `GB-FTS-122125`, `GB-FTS-122126`, `GB-FTS-116940`, `GB-FTS-107248`, `GB-FTS-122130`, `GB-FTS-21587`, `GB-FTS-122132`, `GB-FTS-122133`, `GB-FTS-122134`
  - Value: £54,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Food To Go (active)
  - Award id: `026675-2024-2`
  - Supplier(s): **ANCHOR CATERING LTD, BFS Group Limited - T/A Bidfood, Basketdrop Ltd. (+40 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-128397`, `GB-FTS-128401`, `GB-FTS-122067`, `GB-FTS-122070`, `GB-FTS-148401`, `GB-FTS-122137`, `GB-FTS-84758`, `GB-FTS-122139`, `GB-FTS-104055`, `GB-FTS-122082`, `GB-FTS-122140`, `GB-FTS-122141`, `GB-FTS-122142`, `GB-FTS-122143`, `GB-FTS-152392`, `GB-FTS-104074`, `GB-FTS-118395`, `GB-FTS-122147`, `GB-FTS-152397`, `GB-FTS-122148`, `GB-FTS-122149`, `GB-FTS-122150`, `GB-FTS-16805`, `GB-FTS-122152`, `GB-FTS-122153`, `GB-FTS-104059`, `GB-FTS-128400`, `GB-FTS-122155`, `GB-FTS-122156`, `GB-FTS-122157`, `GB-FTS-128408`, `GB-FTS-104068`, `GB-FTS-122162`, `GB-FTS-122159`, `GB-FTS-84377`, `GB-FTS-137696`, `GB-FTS-177366`, `GB-FTS-128398`, `GB-FTS-128409`, `GB-FTS-133849`, `GB-FTS-122133`, `GB-FTS-138301`, `GB-FTS-122134`
  - Value: £16,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (2)
- **Contract:** Fresh Food (active)
  - Signed Value: £54,000,000
  - Signed Date: 25/07/2024

- **Contract:** Food To Go (active)
  - Signed Value: £16,000,000
  - Signed Date: 25/07/2024

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F033504-2024)
- **Last Source Update:** 2024-10-17T09:38:53.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-26T21:24:33.529Z
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