Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Supply Chain Coordination Limited
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
UK
E-mail: Governance@Supplychain.nhs.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care/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
Fresh Food DPS September 2025 - November 2025
II.1.2) Main CPV code
15000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
NHS Supply Chain: Food seeks to establish a non-exclusive DPS Agreement for the supply of Fresh Food to NHS Supply Chain: Food’s customer base via the Direct Route covering products including but not limited to: fruit, vegetables, prepared potatoes, salads, milk,
dairy products, eggs, bread, morning goods, fresh meat, fresh poultry, fresh fish and meat alternatives.
The DPS will be in place for a minimum of 7 years with an approximate spend of £200m and will be the main procurement route for NHS Trusts Fresh Food requirements.
The DPS is open for applications until 28th February 2029 as a minimum.
The DPS is divided into 4 categories of products and Applicants may apply to be included on
any or all of the product categories. The 4 categories under the DPS are as follows:
Category 1 - Dairy & Bakery
Category 2 – Fresh Meat, Poultry & Fish
Category 3 – Fresh Fruit, Vegetables & Salads
Category 4 - Meat Alternatives
Applicants will only be accepted to categories they have applied for if they pass all mandatory criteria within the DPS award process.
This notice will contain the awarded Suppliers for the following NHS Trusts across the categories on this DPS.
This notice is for the award of Contracts under the DPS between September 2025 - November 2025
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
200 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03142500
15500000
15511000
15512000
15551000
15810000
15811000
15811200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tender for Dairy and Bakery for The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Quality Questions
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Product Evaluation
/ Weighting: 30
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 45
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The contract will have an initial term of 12 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months. The contract will be for a maximum term of 36 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
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03142500
15500000
15511000
15512000
15551000
15810000
15811000
15811200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tender for Dairy and Bakery for Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 90
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The contract will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 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
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03142500
15500000
15511000
15512000
15551000
15810000
15811000
15811200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tender for Dairy and Bakery for University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Quality Questions
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Product Evaluation
/ Weighting: 15
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The contract will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 12 months. The contract will be for a maximum term of 36 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
Hampshire NHS Foundation Trust
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03142500
15500000
15511000
15512000
15551000
15810000
15811000
15811200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tender for Dairy and Bakery for Hampshire NHS Foundation Trust
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 90
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The contract will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 12 months. The contract will be for a maximum term of 36 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
York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03311000
15110000
15111100
15112000
15112120
15112130
15113000
15114000
15115100
15119300
15211100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tender for Meat and Poultry for York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Quality Questions
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Product Evaluation
/ Weighting: 40
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The contract 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.
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
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust and East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03142500
15500000
15511000
15512000
15551000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tender for Dairy Only for Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust and East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 90
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The contract will have an initial term of 36 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 12 months. The contract 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: 7
II.2.1) Title
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15310000
15330000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tender for Fruit and Vegetables for Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 90
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The contract will have an initial term of 10 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 12 months. The contract will be for a maximum term of 22 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: 8
II.2.1) Title
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03142500
15500000
15511000
15512000
15551000
15810000
15811000
15811200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tender for Dairy and Bakery for Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 90
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The contract 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.
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: 9
II.2.1) Title
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03142500
15500000
15511000
15512000
15551000
15810000
15811000
15811200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tender for Dairy and Bakery for North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 90
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The contract will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 12 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: 10
II.2.1) Title
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15310000
15330000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tender for Fruit and Vegetables for South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 90
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The contract will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 12 months. The contract will be for a maximum term of 36 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: 11
II.2.1) Title
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03311000
15110000
15111100
15112000
15112120
15112130
15113000
15114000
15115100
15119300
15211100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tender for Meat and Poultry for Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Quality Questions
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Product Evaluation
/ Weighting: 25
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 45
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The contract will have an initial term of 12 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months. The contract will be for a maximum term of 36 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: 12
II.2.1) Title
Norfolk And Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03142500
15500000
15511000
15512000
15551000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tender for Dairy Only for Norfolk And Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 90
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The contract 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.
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
Restricted procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
A dynamic purchasing system was set up
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:
2022/S 000-020877
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nijar Dairies Ltd T/a Freshways
Second Floor, Park View , Riverside Way, Camberley, GU15 3YL
Camberley
GU15 3YL
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 216 403.75
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nijjar Dairies Ltd T/a Freshways
Second Floor, Park View , Riverside Way, Camberley, GU15 3YL
Camberley
GU15 3YL
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 384 660.55
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Johal Dairies Limited
Cannock Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 1PN
Wolverhampton
WV1 1PN
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 090 693.20
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Hampshire NHS Foundation Trust
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10/10/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BFS Group Limited T/A Bidfood
814 Leigh Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4BD
Slough
SL1 4BD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 626 702.80
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/10/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
J Freeman & Sons Limited t/a Freeman Catering Butchers
353A Dukesway Court, Team Valley Trading Estate, NE11 0BH
Gateshead
NE11 0BH
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 505 171.11
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust and East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/10/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nijjar Dairies Ltd T/a Freshways
Second Floor, Park View , Riverside Way, Camberley, GU15 3YL
Camberley
GU15 3YL
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 135 414.77
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Title: Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/10/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
John Palin Fresh Produce Ltd
Tansley, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5ND
Derby
DE4 5ND
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 300 383.67
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 8
Title: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/10/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Johal Dairies Limited
Cannock Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 1PN
Wolverhampton
WV1 1PN
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 151 539.05
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 9
Title: North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/11/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BFS Group Limited T/A Bidfood
814 Leigh Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4BD
Slough
SL1 4BD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 454 892.66
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 10
Title: South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10/11/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Delifresh Ltd
Paul Kershaw House, Essex Street, Bradford, BD4 7PG
Bradford
BD4 7PG
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 187 183.75
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 11
Title: Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10/11/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BFS Group Limited T/A Bidfood
814 Leigh Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4BD
Slough
SL1 4BD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 207 605.81
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 12
Title: Norfolk And Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10/11/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nijjar Dairies Ltd T/a Freshways
Second Floor, Park View , Riverside Way, Camberley, GU15 3YL
Camberley
GU15 3YL
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 025 275.09
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/12/2025