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# School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme Supply

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/school-fruit-and-vegetable-scheme-supply-ocds-h6vhtk-03b3f8). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** NHS Supply Chain: "School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme Supply". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £125,400,000. 10 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 21 Mar 2024, 15:00 GMT. 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):** £125,400,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 21 March 2024 at 15:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 10
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Apples, Bananas, Carrots, Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts, Citrus fruit (+13 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/school-fruit-and-vegetable-scheme-supply-ocds-h6vhtk-03b3f8#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-03b3f8`

## Before you bid
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- **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.
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- **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/school-fruit-and-vegetable-scheme-supply-ocds-h6vhtk-03b3f8#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/school-fruit-and-vegetable-scheme-supply-ocds-h6vhtk-03b3f8#participate

## Description
NHS Supply Chain: Food looked for suppliers who had the capacity and capability to deliver and possess the drive to work collaboratively with NHS Supply Chain: Food and Schools to provide the right solution and manage the Supply into Distributors as part of the SFVS.
This procurement is for:
The supply of fruit and vegetable products under the SFVS to be delivered to nominated distribution hubs in England. SFVS is a Government funded initiative that supplies a piece of fruit or vegetable to all key stage 1 children (ages 4-7) in England for consumption up to 190 days each academic year.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months the value of the Framework Agreement will be in the region of £62,700,000. This is based on the around 16,520 Primary Schools currently using the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme.
For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value of the Framework Agreement will be in the region of £125,400,000.
These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.

## Lots (10)
### Lot 1: Apples
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 03200000, 03221000, 03221200, 03222000, 03222321
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £19,634,721
- **Description:** For the supply of Apples into the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme.
The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £9,817,360.44 and £19,634,720.90 for the full 48 months (if extended).

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

### Lot 2: Pears
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 03200000, 03221000, 03221200, 03222000, 03222322
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £17,692,546
- **Description:** For the supply of Pears into the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme.
The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £8,846,272.98 and £17,692,545.97 for the full 48 months (if extended).

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

### Lot 3: Easy Peel Citrus
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 03200000, 03221000, 03221200, 03222000, 03222200, 03222220
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £14,317,458
- **Description:** For the supply of Easy Peel Citrus into the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme.
The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £7,158,728.98 and £14,317,457.96 for the full 48 months (if extended).

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

### Lot 4: Bananas
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 03200000, 03221000, 03221200, 03222000, 03222111
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £32,935,426
- **Description:** For the supply of Bananas into the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme.
The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £16,467,712.9 and £32,935,425.82 for the full 48 months (if extended).

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

### Lot 5: Carrots
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 03200000, 03221000, 03221112, 03221200, 03222000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £9,467,583
- **Description:** For the supply of Carrots into the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme.
The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £4,733,791.32 and £9,467,582.63 for the full 48 months (if extended).

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

### Lot 6: Sugar Snap Peas
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 03200000, 03221000, 03221200, 03221220, 03222000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £2,593,817
- **Description:** For the supply of Sugar Snap Peas into the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme.
The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £1,296,908.3 and £2,593,816.60 for the full 48 months (if extended).

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

### Lot 7: Speciality Tomatoes
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 03200000, 03221000, 03221200, 03221240, 03222000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £7,197,457
- **Description:** For the supply of Speciality Tomatoes into the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme.
The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £3,598,728.5 and £7,197,457.02 for the full 48 months (if extended).

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

### Lot 8: Dried Grapes
- **Lot id:** `8`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 03200000, 03221000, 03221200, 03222000, 03222115, 15332410
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £3,407,504
- **Description:** For the supply of Dried Grapes into the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme.
The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £1,703,752.16 and £3,407,504.32 for the full 48 months (if extended).

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

### Lot 9: Baby Cucumbers
- **Lot id:** `9`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 03200000, 03221000, 03221200, 03221270, 03222000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £2,962,057
- **Description:** For the supply of Baby Cucumbers into the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme.
The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £1,481,028.28 and £2,962,056.58 for the full 48 months (if extended).

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

### Lot 10: Mini Sweet Pepper Bites
- **Lot id:** `10`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 03200000, 03221000, 03221200, 03221230, 03222000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £2,962,057
- **Description:** For the supply of Mini Sweet Bite Peppers into the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme.
The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £1,481,028.28 and £2,962,056.58 for the full 48 months (if extended).

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

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (10)
- **Award:** Apples (active)
  - Award id: `022004-2024-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Brake Bros Ltd, DeGroot Fresh Produce UK Ltd, Del Monte UK Ltd (+5 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-107252`, `GB-FTS-118769`, `GB-FTS-118764`, `GB-FTS-118762`, `GB-FTS-127846`, `GB-FTS-118763`, `GB-FTS-118770`, `GB-FTS-118771`
  - Value: £19,634,721 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Mini Sweet Bite Peppers (active)
  - Award id: `022004-2024-10`
  - Supplier(s): **Brake Bros Ltd, Fresh Direct UK Limited, Minor Weir and Willis LTD**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-107252`, `GB-FTS-127846`, `GB-FTS-118763`
  - Value: £2,962,057 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Pears (active)
  - Award id: `022004-2024-2`
  - Supplier(s): **Brake Bros Ltd, DeGroot Fresh Produce UK Ltd, Del Monte UK Ltd (+4 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-107252`, `GB-FTS-118769`, `GB-FTS-118764`, `GB-FTS-118762`, `GB-FTS-127846`, `GB-FTS-118763`, `GB-FTS-118771`
  - Value: £17,692,546 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Easy Peel Citrus (active)
  - Award id: `022004-2024-3`
  - Supplier(s): **Brake Bros Ltd, DeGroot Fresh Produce UK Ltd, Del Monte UK Ltd (+4 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-107252`, `GB-FTS-118769`, `GB-FTS-118764`, `GB-FTS-118762`, `GB-FTS-127846`, `GB-FTS-118763`, `GB-FTS-118771`
  - Value: £14,317,458 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Bananas (active)
  - Award id: `022004-2024-4`
  - Supplier(s): **Brake Bros Ltd, Compagnie Fruitière UK Limited, Del Monte UK Ltd (+4 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-107252`, `GB-FTS-118773`, `GB-FTS-118764`, `GB-FTS-118762`, `GB-FTS-127846`, `GB-FTS-118774`, `GB-FTS-118763`
  - Value: £32,935,426 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Carrots (active)
  - Award id: `022004-2024-5`
  - Supplier(s): **Brake Bros Ltd, Fresh Direct UK Limited, Minor Weir and Willis LTD (+2 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-107252`, `GB-FTS-127846`, `GB-FTS-118763`, `GB-FTS-118770`, `GB-FTS-118771`
  - Value: £9,467,583 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Sugar Snap Peas (active)
  - Award id: `022004-2024-6`
  - Supplier(s): **Brake Bros Ltd, Fresh Direct UK Limited, Minor Weir and Willis LTD**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-107252`, `GB-FTS-127846`, `GB-FTS-118763`
  - Value: £2,593,817 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Speciality Tomatoes (active)
  - Award id: `022004-2024-7`
  - Supplier(s): **Brake Bros Ltd, Dole UK, Fresh Direct UK Limited (+1 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-107252`, `GB-FTS-118762`, `GB-FTS-127846`, `GB-FTS-118763`
  - Value: £7,197,457 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Dried Grapes (active)
  - Award id: `022004-2024-8`
  - Supplier(s): **Dole UK, JRM Godden Associates Ltd, Minor Weir and Willis LTD**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-118762`, `GB-FTS-118765`, `GB-FTS-118763`
  - Value: £3,407,504 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Baby Cucumbers (active)
  - Award id: `022004-2024-9`
  - Supplier(s): **Brake Bros Ltd, Fresh Direct UK Limited, Minor Weir and Willis LTD**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-107252`, `GB-FTS-127846`, `GB-FTS-118763`
  - Value: £2,962,057 † (exc. VAT)

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

## Contracts (10)
- **Contract:** Apples (active)
  - Signed Value: £19,634,721
  - Signed Date: 06/06/2024

- **Contract:** Mini Sweet Bite Peppers (active)
  - Signed Value: £2,962,057
  - Signed Date: 06/06/2024

- **Contract:** Pears (active)
  - Signed Value: £17,692,546
  - Signed Date: 06/06/2024

- **Contract:** Easy Peel Citrus (active)
  - Signed Value: £14,317,458
  - Signed Date: 06/06/2024

- **Contract:** Bananas (active)
  - Signed Value: £32,935,426
  - Signed Date: 06/06/2024

- **Contract:** Carrots (active)
  - Signed Value: £9,467,583
  - Signed Date: 06/06/2024

- **Contract:** Sugar Snap Peas (active)
  - Signed Value: £2,593,817
  - Signed Date: 06/06/2024

- **Contract:** Speciality Tomatoes (active)
  - Signed Value: £7,197,457
  - Signed Date: 06/06/2024

- **Contract:** Dried Grapes (active)
  - Signed Value: £3,407,504
  - Signed Date: 06/06/2024

- **Contract:** Baby Cucumbers (active)
  - Signed Value: £2,962,057
  - Signed Date: 06/06/2024

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F033627-2024)
- **Last Source Update:** 2024-10-17T14:58:37.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T11:48:49.909Z
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