Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Supply Chain: Food is operated by Foodbuy Europe Ltd, as agent, for and on behalf of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (‘SCCL’)
c/o Skipton House, 80 London Road
London
SE1 6LH
UK
E-mail: strategicsourcing@supplychain.nhs.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health/about/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal agency/office
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Supply of Fruit and Vegetables under the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme
II.1.2) Main CPV code
15300000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
NHS Supply Chain: food seeked to award a/or supplier(s) for the supply of fruit and vegetables under the school fruit and vegetable scheme (SUSFVS). The awarded supplier(s) will be responsible for the supply and delivery of the goods to the awarded distributor(s) within the scheme in England. It is anticipated that in the first year of the framework agreement the value will be in the region of GBP 27 000 000. For the full term the anticipated value is between GBP 108 000 000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth and upon the assumption that the school fruit and vegetable scheme will remain unchanged. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
108 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Apples, Pears and Citrus Packs of 10
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03220000
03200000
03221200
15300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations in the UK.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of clean, fresh and whole fruit. All fruit and vegetables must comply with the FWA product specification appendix 3. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be GBP 27 120 000 and GBP 54 240 000 for the full 48 months (if extended).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sustainability and ethical sourcing
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Engagement
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Sales, service and quality
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally up to a further 24 months. The framework will be for a maximum term of 48 months.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Bananas Packs of 10
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03220000
03200000
03221200
15300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations in the UK.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of clean, fresh and whole fruit. All fruit and vegtables must comply with the FWA product specification appendix 3. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be GBP 12 800 000 and GBP 25 600 000 for the full 48 months (if extended).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sustainability and ethical sourcing
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Engagement
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Sales, service and quality
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally up to a further 24 months. The framework will be for a maximum term of 48 months.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Carrots Packs of 10
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15300000
03221200
03200000
03220000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations in the UK.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of clean, fresh and whole carrot in accordance with the FWA product specification in appendix 3. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be GBP 4 500 000 and GBP 9 000 000 for the full 48 months (if extended).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sustainability and ethical sourcing
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Engagement
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Sales, service and quality
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally up to a further 24 months. The framework will be for a maximum term of 48 months.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Sugar Snap Peas and Tomatoes Packs of 10
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03220000
03200000
03221200
15300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations in the UK.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Clean, fresh and whole fruit and vegetables. All fruit and vegetables must comply with the FWA product specification appendix 3. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be GBP 5 520 000 and GBP 11 040 000 for the full 48 months (if extended).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sustainability and ethical sourcing
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Engagement
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Sales, service and quality
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally up to a further 24 months. The framework will be for a maximum term of 48 months.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Radish Packs of 10
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03220000
03200000
03221200
15300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations in the UK.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Clean, fresh and whole vegetables. All fruit, all vegetables must comply with the FWA product specification appendix 3. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be GBP 2 000 000 and GBP 4 000 000 for the full 48 months (if extended).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sustainability and ethical sourcing
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Engagement
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Sales, service and quality
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally up to a further 24 months. The framework will be for a maximum term of 48 months.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Dried Grapes Packs of 10
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03220000
03200000
03221200
15300000
15332410
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations in the UK.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Clean, dried and whole fruit. Either sultana and/or Thompson seedless varieties of grape can be used and comply with the FWA product specification appendix 3. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be GBP 1 920 000 and GBP 4 120 000 for the full 48 months (if extended).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sustainability and ethical sourcing
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Engagement
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Sales, service and quality
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally up to a further 24 months. The framework will be for a maximum term of 48 months.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2020/S 055-131406
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Apples, Pears and Citrus packs of 10
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/07/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Del Monte (UK) Ltd
Staines
UK
NUTS: UKJ25
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Four Seasons Harvest Ltd
Peterborough
UK
NUTS: UKH11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Greencell Ltd
West Malling
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
S H Pratt Group Ltd
Luton
UK
NUTS: UKH2
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Minor Weir and Willis Ltd
Witton
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 54 240 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 2
Title: Bananas Packs of 10
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/07/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Del Monte (UK) Ltd
Staines
UK
NUTS: UKJ25
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
J N Fox and Sons UK Ltd
Iver
UK
NUTS: UKJ13
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
S H Pratt Group Ltd
Luton
UK
NUTS: UKH2
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Minor Weir and Willis Ltd
Witton
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 25 600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 3
Title: Carrots Packs of 10
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/07/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Alan Bartlett and Sons (Chatteris) Ltd
Chatteris
UK
NUTS: UKH12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nationwide Produce PLC
Southport
UK
NUTS: UKD7
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Minor Weir and Willis Ltd
Witton
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 9 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 4
Title: Sugar Snap Peas and Tomatoes Packs of 10
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/07/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Four Seasons Harvest Ltd
Peterborough
UK
NUTS: UKH11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Minor Weir and Willis Ltd
Witton
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 11 040 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: 5
Title: Radish Packs of 10
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/07/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Minor Weir and Willis Ltd
Witton
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Contract No: 6
Title: Dried Grapes Packs of 10
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/07/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Four Seasons Harvest Ltd
Peterborough
UK
NUTS: UKH11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
JRM Godden Associates Ltd
Garforth
UK
NUTS: UKE42
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Minor Weir and Willis Ltd
Witton
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 120 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Appeals to be logged in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended).
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/08/2020