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II.1.1) Title
School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme - Supply 2024
II.1.2) Main CPV code
15000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
NHS Supply Chain: Food is seeking suppliers who will have 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 Distribution into Schools 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.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
125 400 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Apples
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03200000
03221000
03221200
03222000
03222321
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
19 634 720.90
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will have the 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: 2
II.2.1) Title
Pears
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03200000
03221000
03221200
03222000
03222322
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
17 692 545.97
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will have the 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: 3
II.2.1) Title
Easy Peel Citrus
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03200000
03221000
03221200
03222000
03222200
03222220
03222240
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
14 317 457.96
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will have the 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: 4
II.2.1) Title
Bananas
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03200000
03221000
03221200
03222000
03222111
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
32 935 425.82
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will have the 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: 5
II.2.1) Title
Carrots
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03200000
03221000
03221112
03221200
03222000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
9 467 582.63
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will have the 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
Sugar Snap Peas
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03200000
03221000
03221200
03221220
03222000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 593 816.60
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will have the 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: 7
II.2.1) Title
Speciality Tomatoes
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03200000
03221000
03221200
03221240
03222000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
7 197 457.02
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend
incrementally for up to a further 24 months
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will have the 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: 8
II.2.1) Title
Dried Grapes
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03200000
03221000
03221200
03222000
03222115
15332410
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
3 407 504.32
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will have the 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
Baby Cucumbers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03200000
03221000
03221200
03221270
03222000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 962 056.58
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will have the 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: 10
II.2.1) Title
Mini Sweet Pepper Bites
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03200000
03221000
03221200
03221230
03222000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 962 056.58
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will have the 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
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Applicants may bid for one, more than one or all lots and Applicants should refer to the Invitation to Tender for more information in respect of this.
The term of contracts formed under the Framework Agreement may continue beyond the end of the term of the Framework Agreement itself.
Electronic ordering will be used and electronic invoicing will be accepted and electronic payment will be used.
NHS Supply Chain: Food does not guarantee any level of purchase through the Framework and advises applicants that the Framework shall be established on a non-exclusive basis. Tenders and all supporting documentation for the contract must be priced in sterling and written in English. Any agreement entered into will be considered a contract made in England according to English law and will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. NHS Supply Chain: Food is not liable for any costs (including any third party costs fees or expenses incurred by those expressing an interest, participating or tendering for this contract opportunity. NHS Supply Chain: Food reserves the right to terminate the procurement process (or part of it), to change the basis of and the procedures for the procurement process at any time or to procure the subject matter of the contract by alternative means if it appears that it can be more advantageously procured by alternative means.
All communications must be made through NHS Supply Chain's eTendering portal at
https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com using the message centre facility linked to this particular contract notice. Please note that the maximum number of suppliers as set out in IV.1.3) is an estimate only.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS Supply Chain eProcurement portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/
Candidates wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and provide additional procurement-specific information (if required) through the NHS Supply Chain eProcurement portal using the URL
https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/ to access the portal. Please see instructions
- Once you have registered and logged in to Jaggaer, you will see a section called ‘Supplier Area’. Under this you will need to go to ‘ITTs open to All Suppliers’. In this section you will find an ITT titled ‘Delivered Ready Prepared Meals’, click into this.
- Once you have clicked into the ITT, click ‘Express Interest’ in the top right-hand corner. Once you have expressed interest in the ITT, a new option will appear titled ‘Intent to Respond’. You will need to click intend to respond to be able to fill in a response.
- Once you have Expressed Interest and Intended to Respond to the ITT, this will now sit under ‘My ITTs’ in the Supplier Area and will no longer show under ‘ITTs Open to all
Suppliers’.
Please ensure to download and read all documents contained within the Attachments area.
Details of how to submit your response can be found within the Invitation to Tender
document.
For any technical help with the portal please contact: Tel: 0800 069 8630 or email: