Courier services

Tender description

This contract is to award to a national multi-temperature distributor, who specialises in food, who will deliver chilled, frozen and ambient food products nationally on behalf of the NHS. Additionally, this contract will be for the supply of a selection of chilled, frozen and ambient food products. The contract length will be for 3 years with the option of extending up to a further 2 years. Precise sales quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 30 000 000 GBP in the first year of this contract, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the contract. This procurement will follow a restricted procedure. Shortlisting will take place at the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (“PQQ”) stage and then only successful applicants will be formally invited to submit a tender response. The evaluation will be 100 % financial.