- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Canned Goods
- Lot 2. Oral Nutritional Supplements, Thickeners & Glucose Products
- Lot 3. Cereals & Porridge
- Lot 4. Jams
- Lot 5. Reduced Energy Jams
- Lot 6. Gravy, Bouillon & Cooking Sauces
- Lot 7. Single Serve Instant Soups
- Lot 8. Bulk Soups
- Lot 9. Custard
- Lot 10. Condiments
- Lot 11. Sugar
- Lot 12. Sugar Portions
- Lot 13. Sweeteners
- Lot 14. Milk Powder & Portions
- Lot 15. Non Dairy Milk Alternatives
- Lot 16. Edible Oils
- Lot 17. Grocery Lines
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Supply Chain
Skipton House, 80 London Road
London
SE1 6LH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health
Buyer's address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health/about/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Ambient Food
Reference number
41
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
NHS Supply Chain: Food seeks to establish a non-exclusive Framework Agreement for supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stocked route for the supply of Ambient Food covering products from the following categories including but not limited to:
Canned fish, canned meat, canned vegetables, canned fruit, nutritional supplements, thickeners, glucose products, cereals, cereal bars, porridge, jam, reduced energy jams, gravy, bouillon, ready to use sauces, single serve instant soup sachets, liquid soups, soup mixes, custard powder, ready to eat custard, individual custard portions, sauces, salt, pepper, vinegar, caster sugar, sugar cubes, demerara sugar, golden syrup, granulated sugar, icing sugar, soft dark brown sugar, soft light brown sugar, white sugar sticks & sachets, demerara sugar sticks & sachets, sweeteners, milk powder, milk portions, cream replacer, coconut milk, almond milk, oat milk, soya milk, edible oil in various formats, dried fruit, fruit pots, herbs & spices, pasta, rice & grains, instant mash, pickled vegetables, savoury spreads, sweet spreads, desserts, cake mixes, pie fillings, flour, jelly crystals and jelly pots.
Please see below the summary of the routes to market by Lot:
For all Lots the Route to Market will be stocked. For Lot 2, 3 and 16 there will be an option in the commercial envelope to provide a price for optional routes to market; E-Direct and Blue Diamond.
1 Canned Goods
2 Oral Nutritional Supplements, Thickeners & Glucose Products
3 Cereals & Porridge
4 Jams
5 Reduced Energy Jam
6 Gravy, Bouillons and Cooking Sauces
7 Single Serve Instant Soup
8 Bulk Soup
9 Custard
10 Condiments
11 Sugar
12 Sugar Portions
13 Sweeteners
14 Milk Powder & Portions
15 Non-Diary Milk
16 Edible Oils
17 Grocery Lines
Details of the NHS Supply Chain: Food routes to market can be found in Appendix 3e – Operational Suppliers Requirements.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £36,888,285
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Canned Goods
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15130000 - Meat products
- 15131600 - Beef and veal products
- 15240000 - Canned or tinned fish and other prepared or preserved fish
- 15330000 - Processed fruit and vegetables
- 15331411 - Baked beans
- 15331423 - Canned tomatoes
- 15897200 - Canned goods
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will include but not be limited to; canned fish, canned meat, canned vegetables and canned fruit.
The value for the first 12 months is anticipated to be £1,742,344 and £6,969,376 for the full 48 months (if extended).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sales, Service & Quality / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Supply Chain Assessment / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Social Values / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £6,969,376
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Oral Nutritional Supplements, Thickeners & Glucose Products
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15622000 - Glucose and glucose products; fructose and fructose products
- 15880000 - Special nutritional products
- 15882000 - Dietetic products
- 15892400 - Thickeners
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will include but not be limited to; nutritional supplements.
The value for the first 12 months is anticipated to be £668,769 and £2,675,075 for the full 48 months (if extended).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sales, Service & Quality / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Supply Chain Assessment / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Social Values / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £2,675,075
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Cereals & Porridge
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15610000 - Grain mill products
- 15613000 - Cereal grain products
- 15613100 - Ground oats
- 15613310 - Prepared breakfast cereals
- 15613311 - Cornflakes
- 15613313 - Muesli or equivalent
- 15613319 - Puffed wheat
- 15613380 - Rolled oats
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will include but not be limited to; cereals, cereal bars and porridge in bulk (food service packs) and portion packs.
The value for the first 12 months is anticipated to be £1,929,642 and £7,718,569 for the full 48 months (if extended).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sales, Service & Quality / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Supply Chain Assessment / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Social Values / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £7,718,569
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Jams
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15332200 - Jams and marmalades; fruit jellies; fruit or nut purée and pastes
- 15332230 - Marmalades
- 15332231 - Orange marmalade
- 15332290 - Jams
- 15332291 - Apricot jam
- 15332293 - Blackcurrant jam
- 15332295 - Raspberry jam
- 15332296 - Strawberry jam
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will include but not be limited to; jams in bulk (food service packs) and portion packs.
The value for the first 12 months is anticipated to be £412,286 and £1,649,143 for the full 48 months (if extended).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sales, Service & Quality / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Supply Chain Assessment / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Social Values / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,649,143
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Reduced Energy Jams
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15332200 - Jams and marmalades; fruit jellies; fruit or nut purée and pastes
- 15332230 - Marmalades
- 15332231 - Orange marmalade
- 15332290 - Jams
- 15332291 - Apricot jam
- 15332293 - Blackcurrant jam
- 15332295 - Raspberry jam
- 15332296 - Strawberry jam
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will include but not be limited to; jams with reduced energy.
The value for the first 12 months is anticipated to be £138,311 and £553,245 for the full 48 months (if extended).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sales, Service & Quality / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Supply Chain Assessment / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Social Values / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £553,245
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Gravy, Bouillon & Cooking Sauces
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15891000 - Soups and broths
- 15891600 - Stocks
- 15891610 - Mixes for stocks
- 15893300 - Gravy mixes
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will include but not be limited to; gravy, bouillon and ready to use sauces.
The value for the first 12 months is anticipated to be £437,070 and £1,748,281 for the full 48 months (if extended).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sales, Service & Quality / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Supply Chain Assessment / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Social Values / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,748,281
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Single Serve Instant Soups
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15891000 - Soups and broths
- 15891100 - Meat soups
- 15891200 - Fish soups
- 15891300 - Mixed soups
- 15891400 - Soups
- 15891410 - Soup mixes
- 15891500 - Broths
- 15891900 - Vegetable soups
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will include but not be limited to; Single Serve Instant Soup sachets.
The value for the first 12 months is anticipated to be £39,298 and £157,193 for the full 48 months (if extended).
It is a mandatory requirement that Applicants tender for ALL the product lines in Lot 7. Failure to do so will result in the Applicant’s tender submission for ALL submitted product lines for Lot 7 in its entirety not being evaluated further.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sales, Service & Quality / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Supply Chain Assessment / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Social Values / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £157,193
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Bulk Soups
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15891000 - Soups and broths
- 15891100 - Meat soups
- 15891200 - Fish soups
- 15891300 - Mixed soups
- 15891400 - Soups
- 15891410 - Soup mixes
- 15891500 - Broths
- 15891900 - Vegetable soups
- 15897200 - Canned goods
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will include but not be limited to; bulk (food service packs) liquid soups and soup mixes.
The value for the first 12 months is anticipated to be £300,849 and £1,203,395 for the full 48 months (if extended).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sales, Service & Quality / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Supply Chain Assessment / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Social Values / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,203,395
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Custard
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15620000 - Starches and starch products
- 15626000 - Custard powder
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will include but not be limited to; bulk (food service packs) custard powder, ready to eat custard and individual custard portions.
The value for the first 12 months is anticipated to be £541,304 and £2,165,216 for the full 48 months (if extended).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sales, Service & Quality / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Supply Chain Assessment / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Social Values / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £2,165,216
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Condiments
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15870000 - Condiments and seasonings
- 15871000 - Vinegar; sauces; mixed condiments; mustard flour and meal; prepared mustard
- 15872000 - Herbs and spices
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will include but not be limited to; sauces, salt, pepper, herbs, spices and vinegar in a range of sizes.
The value for the first 12 months is anticipated to be £471,828 and £1,887,312 for the full 48 months (if extended).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sales, Service & Quality / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Supply Chain Assessment / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Social Values / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,887,312
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Sugar
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15831000 - Sugar
- 15831200 - White sugar
- 15831500 - Sugar syrups
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will include but not be limited to; Caster sugar, sugar cubes, Demerara sugar, Golden Syrup, Granulated sugar, Icing sugar, Soft dark brown sugar and Soft light brown sugar in a range of sizes.
The value for the first 12 months is anticipated to be £334,738 and £1,338,953 for the full 48 months (if extended).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sales, Service & Quality / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Supply Chain Assessment / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Social Values / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,338,953
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Sugar Portions
Lot No
12
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15831000 - Sugar
- 15831200 - White sugar
- 15831500 - Sugar syrups
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will include but not be limited to; White sugar sticks & sachets and Demerara sugar sticks & sachets.
The value for the first 12 months is anticipated to be £242,828 and £971,312 for the full 48 months (if extended).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sales, Service & Quality / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Supply Chain Assessment / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Social Values / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £971,312
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Sweeteners
Lot No
13
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will include but not be limited to; various sweeteners in bulk (food service packs) and portion formats.
The value for the first 12 months is anticipated to be £85,205 and £340,819 for the full 48 months (if extended).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sales, Service & Quality / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Supply Chain Assessment / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Social Values / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £340,819
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Milk Powder & Portions
Lot No
14
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15500000 - Dairy products
- 15510000 - Milk and cream
- 15511000 - Milk
- 15511700 - Milk powder
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will include but not be limited to; milk powder, milk portions and cream replacer.
The value for the first 12 months is anticipated to be £520,145 and £2,080,582 for the full 48 months (if extended).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sales Service & Quality / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Supply Chain Assessment / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Social Values / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £2,080,582
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Non Dairy Milk Alternatives
Lot No
15
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03222120 - Coconuts
- 15332300 - Processed nuts
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will include but not be limited to; coconut milk, almond milk, oat milk and soya milk.
The value for the first 12 months is anticipated to be £39,000 and £156,000 for the full 48 months (if extended).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sales Service & Quality / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Supply Chain Assessment / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Social Values / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £156,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Edible Oils
Lot No
16
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15421000 - Refined oils
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will include but not be limited to; edible oil in various formats.
The value for the first 12 months is anticipated to be £115,299 and £461,198 for the full 48 months (if extended
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sales, Service & Quality / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Supply Chain Assessment / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Social Values / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £461,198
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Grocery Lines
Lot No
17
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15332200 - Jams and marmalades; fruit jellies; fruit or nut purée and pastes
- 15332240 - Fruit jellies
- 15332260 - Nut pastes
- 15332261 - Peanut butter
- 15332270 - Fruit purées
- 15600000 - Grain mill products, starches and starch products
- 15610000 - Grain mill products
- 15612000 - Cereal or vegetable flour and related products
- 15612100 - Wheat flour
- 15612110 - Wholemeal flour
- 15612120 - Breadmaking flour
- 15612130 - Plain flour
- 15612150 - Pastry flour
- 15612190 - Self-raising flour
- 15612210 - Corn flour
- 15612400 - Mixes for the preparation of baker's wares
- 15612410 - Cake mixes
- 15612420 - Baking mixes
- 15614000 - Processed rice
- 15614100 - Long-grain rice
- 15620000 - Starches and starch products
- 15624000 - Tapioca
- 15625000 - Semolina
- 15831600 - Honey
- 15833100 - Desserts
- 15851000 - Farinaceous products
- 15851100 - Uncooked pasta
- 15851200 - Prepared pasta and couscous
- 15851210 - Prepared pasta
- 15851230 - Lasagne
- 15851250 - Couscous
- 15851290 - Canned pasta
- 15893200 - Dessert mixes
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will include but not be limited to; dried fruit, fruit pots, herbs & spices, pasta, rice & grains, instant mash, pickled vegetables, savoury spreads, sweet spreads, desserts, cake mixes, pie fillings, flour, jelly crystals and jelly pots.
The value for the first 12 months is anticipated to be £1,203,154 and £4,812,616 for the full 48 months (if extended).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sales, Service & Quality / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Supply Chain Assessment / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Social Values / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £4,812,616
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Applicants should refer to II.2) of this contract notice for further details in respect of appointment to the Framework Agreement.
Applicants may bid for one, more than one or all lots and Applicants should refer to the Invitation to Tender for more information in respect of this.
The term of contracts formed under the Framework Agreement may continue beyond the end of the term of the Framework Agreement itself.
NHS Supply Chain: Food expects to provide successful suppliers with the opportunity to offer additional savings to customers through the provision of discounted pricing, value added offerings and commitment initiatives. Please refer to section 10 of the ITT in respect to this.
NHS Supply Chain: Food will share savings information in order to assist its customers with making informed procurement decisions. NHS Supply Chain: Food intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies and/or services which it will make available for purchase by:
1) Any NHS Trust;
2) Any other NHS entity;
3) Any Government department, agency or other statutory body (for the avoidance of doubt
including local authorities); and/or
4) Any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector.
Only NHS Supply Chain: Food can order from the Framework Agreement and enter into contracts under it. Electronic ordering will be used and electronic invoicing will be accepted and electronic payment will be used.
For the avoidance of doubt and not withstanding the estimate indicated at II.1.4) and II.1.5). NHS Supply Chain: Food does not guarantee any level of purchase through the framework and advises applicants that the framework shall be established on a non-exclusive basis.
Tenders and all supporting documentation for the contract must be priced in sterling and written in English. Any agreement entered into will be considered a contract made in England according to English law and will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.
NHS Supply Chain: Food is not liable for any costs (including any third party costs fees or expenses incurred by those expressing an interest, participating or tendering for this contract opportunity. NHS Supply Chain: Food reserves the right to terminate the procurement process (or part of it), to change the basis of and the procedures for the procurement process at any time or to procure the subject matter of the contract by alternative means if it appears that it can be more advantageously procured by alternative means. The most economically advantageous or any tender will not automatically be accepted. All communications must be made through NHS Supply Chain's eTendering portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com using the message centre facility linked to this particular contract notice. Please note that the maximum number of suppliers as set out in IV.1.3) is an estimate only.
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
The contracting authority reserves the right to require groupings of entities to take a particular form or to require one party to undertake primary legal liability or to require that each party undertakes joint and several liability.
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
The Framework Agreement includes obligations with respect to environmental issues and a requirement for successful suppliers to comply with the NHS Supply Chain code of conduct.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 30
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2020/S 058-140348
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
12 April 2021
Local time
3:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
13 April 2021
Local time
9:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
Submission of expression of interest and procurement specific information:
This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS Supply Chain eProcurement portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/
Candidates wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and provide additional procurement-specific information (if required) through the NHS Supply Chain eProcurement portal using the URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/ to access the portal.
Applicants are encouraged to download the supplier handbook located within the eProcurement portal by following the 'Supplier Helpdesk' link within the Useful Links section of the Dashboard.
For any technical help with the portal please contact:
Tel: 0800 069 8630 or email: help_uk@jaggaer.com
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Not Applicable
N/A
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Appeals to be logged in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended).