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 June 2026 - August 2026
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 2026 - August 2026
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
Harrogate and District 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 & Poultry for Harrogate and District 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 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
Alder Hey Children's 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 & Vegetables for Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Product Evaluation
/ Weighting: 45
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 45
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+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: 3
II.2.1) Title
United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS 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 & Vegetables for United Lincolnshire 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 12 months with an option to extend 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: 4
II.2.1) Title
The Princess Alexandra 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 & Poultry for The Princess Alexandra 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: 50
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 30
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+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: 5
II.2.1) Title
North Bristol NHS 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 Only for North Bristol 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 for 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: Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29/06/2026
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
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:
: 144 948.82
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/07/2026
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
Ribble Farm Fare Limited
Shay Lane, Longridge, PR3 3BT
Longridge
PR3 3BT
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:
: 581 678.04
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GW Price Ltd
13 High Street, Eckington, Sheffield, S21 4DH
Eckington
S21 4DH
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:
: 831 818.18
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/08/2026
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
John Sheppard Butchers Limited
Units 5-7, Ashley Trading Est, Ashley Parade, Bristol, BS2 9XS
Bristol
BS2 9XS
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:
: 636 363.64
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: North Bristol NHS Trust
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/08/2026
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
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:
: 210 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
17/09/2026