Fresh Food DPS

Tender description

NHS Supply Chain: Food is looking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing system (DPS) for the provision of Fresh Food to the NHS. The DPS is anticipated to be in place for 5 years. The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a procurement that NHS Supply Chain intends to commence during the subsequent 12 months. The DPS is divided into Lots and applicants may apply to be included on any or all of the product lots. Applicants will only be admitted to product lots applied for if the core DPS selection criteria and lot specific selection criteria are met by the applicant. Applicants who have been unsuccessful in meeting the criteria to become an ‘Admitted Supplier’ may re-submit another revised submission at any time during the 5 year validity period. Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure under any forthcoming procurement will be in the region of 125 million GBP. Procurement of the following categories to be delivered directly into NHS sites: Milk, dairy, bread and morning goods; including but not limited to: milk, cheese, butters, spreads, cream, yoghurts, egg, bread, rolls, baps, baguettes and crumpets. Provision of fresh meat and poultry with varying specifications and preparation methods. Fresh fruit and vegetables, supplied whole and various preparations (e.g. sliced, diced, par cooked, shredded). Lot 1: Milk, Dairy, Bread and Morning Goods Milk, dairy, bread and morning goods; including but not limited to: milk, cheese, butters, spreads, cream, yoghurts, egg, bread, rolls, baps, baguettes and crumpets. Lot 2: Meat & Poultry Provision of fresh meat and poultry with varying specifications and preparation methods. Lot 3: Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Fresh fruit and vegetables, supplied whole and various preparations (e.g. sliced, diced, par cooked, shredded)