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
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 June 2025 - August 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
Northern Care Alliance 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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation 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 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
Hull University Teaching Hospitals & Northern Lincolnshire & Goole 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 Hull University Teaching Hospitals & Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Product Evaluation
/ Weighting: 30
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 60
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: 3
II.2.1) Title
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS 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 Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS 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 12 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 12 months. The contract will be for a maximum term of 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: 4
II.2.1) Title
George Eliot Hospital NHS 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 George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Quality Questions
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Product Evaluation
/ Weighting: 30
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 50
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
Rotherham Doncaster And South Humber 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 Rotherham Doncaster And South Humber NHS Foundation Trust.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Quality Questions
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Product Evaluation
/ Weighting: 30
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 30
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: 6
II.2.1) Title
Rotherham Doncaster And South Humber 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 Rotherham Doncaster And South Humber NHS Foundation Trust .
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Quality Questions
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Product Evaluation
/ Weighting: 30
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 30
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: 7
II.2.1) Title
Bradford Teaching Hospitals 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 Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Quality Questions
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 70
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: 8
II.2.1) Title
Bradford Teaching Hospitals 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 for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Quality Questions
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 70
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
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15810000
15811000
15811200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tender for Bread for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Quality Questions
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 70
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: 10
II.2.1) Title
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn 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 The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn 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: 30
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 40
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: 11
II.2.1) Title
Essex Partnership University 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 Essex Partnership University 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: 12
II.2.1) Title
Nottinghamshire Healthcare 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 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 14 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 12 months. The contract will be for a maximum term of 26 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: 13
II.2.1) Title
Dorset Healthcare University
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 Dorset Healthcare University.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Quality Questions
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 70
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
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: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/06/2025
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
TPB Foods Limited
Unit 6 Tonge Bridge Industrial Estate, Tonge Bridge Way, Bolton, BL2 6BD
Bolton
BL2 6BD
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:
: 387 734.40
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Hull University Teaching Hospitals & Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
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:
: 1 304 752.06
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Turner Price
Wiltshire Road Hull HU4 6PD
Hull
HU4 6PD
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:
: 185 328.38
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
05/07/2025
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
Owen Taylor & Sons Ltd
27 Main Road Leabrooks Alfreton Derby DE55 1LA
Derby
DE55 1LA
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:
: 159 142.74
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Rotherham Doncaster And South Humber NHS Foundation Trust D&B
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/06/2025
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
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:
: 120 842.73
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: Rotherham Doncaster And South Humber NHS Foundation Trust F&V
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21/07/2025
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
John Palin (Wholesale) Ltd
Brookfield Industrial Estate, 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:
: 203 480.70
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Title: Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - F&V
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/07/2025
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
GW Price Ltd
Rotherside House, 1 Waters Reach, Rotherside Road, Eckington, S21 4HL
Eckington
S21 4HL
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:
: 459 352.73
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 8
Title: Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Dairy
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/08/2025
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
Nijar Dairies Ltd T/a Freshways
Second Floor, Park View, Riverside Way, Camberley, GU15 3YL
Chelmsford
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:
: 487 759.20
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 9
Title: Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Bread
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/08/2025
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
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:
: 161 940.48
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 10
Title: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/06/2025
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
Barsby Produce
Unit 1 Oldmeadow Road Kings Lynn PE30 4JX
Kings Lynn
PE30 4JX
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:
: 287 642.73
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 11
Title: Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
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:
: 511 553.62
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 12
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
14/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
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:
: 348 489.27
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 13
Title: Dorset Healthcare University
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/07/2025
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
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:
: 218 127.98
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/09/2025