Multi Temperature Distribution

Tender description

NHS Supply Chain: Food is seeking a distribution partner to deliver and manage Chilled, Frozen & Ambient food products into the NHS and its trusts for their catering needs. This procurement is for: 1)the supply, storage and management of Chilled, Frozen & Ambient food products("Distributor Managed Lines")and distribution to trusts within the NHS. 2)the management and distribution to the Customer(s) of Nominated Lines which will be the subject of a separate procurement event detailed in the tender documents. The Framework Agreement (FWA) will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for a further 24 months. The FWA will be for a maximum term of 48 months. It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the FWA the value will be in the region of £40,000,000.The full 48 month term(if extended) the anticipated value is circa £300,000,000.These values are approximate only and are based on the recent historical usage information with a forecasted level of growth.