Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Supply Chain operated by North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (who are hosted by Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust) acting on behalf of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd
Floor 3, Don Valley House, Savile Street East
Sheffield
S4 7UQ
Contact
Frances Adams
frances.adams@supplychain.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from 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
Catering Consumables and Equipment 2025
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 39222000 - Catering supplies
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply catering consumables and equipment to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stocked/Blue diamond route or direct to customers via the eDirect/Direct route to market. The ranges of products available under the framework agreement include; Disposable and re-usable plates, bowls, cups and cutlery, Cooking Equipment & Food Transportation Systems.
This framework agreement is for a total of 48 months. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 61,200,000 and GBP 87,240,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. However, this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £87,240,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Disposable Consumables
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39220000 - Kitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering supplies
- 39222000 - Catering supplies
- 39222100 - Disposable catering supplies
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various locations within the UK.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Disposable Catering Consumables to NHS Supply Chain depots via the stocked/Blue Diamond route or direct to customers via eDirect route to market. Products include but are not limited to; disposable hot cups, napkins, cutlery, food packaging, film and foil, tablewear, plates and bowls, straws and stirrers.
NHS Supply Chain reserves the right to re-open competition under this framework agreement, with the successfully awarded applicants. Please note product testing may be used at any point during the tender process and throughout the life of the framework agreement. As evidence of compliance to the specification, applicants may be required to submit ward ready samples for each tendered product Free of Charge.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 34,000,000 and GBP 40,800,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. However, this is an approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Vending Consumables
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39220000 - Kitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering supplies
- 39222000 - Catering supplies
- 39222100 - Disposable catering supplies
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various locations with the UK.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Vending Consumables to NHS Supply Chain depots via the stocked/Blue Diamond route or direct to customers via eDirect route to market. Products include but are not limited to; disposable vending cups for use with hot and cold contents.
NHS Supply Chain reserves the right to re-open competition under this framework agreement, with the successfully awarded applicants. Please note product testing may be used at any point during the tender process and throughout the life of the framework agreement. As evidence of compliance to the specification, applicants may be required to submit ward ready samples for each tendered product Free of Charge.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 4,400,000 and GBP 4,840,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. However, this is an approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Non-Disposable Consumables
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39220000 - Kitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering supplies
- 39222000 - Catering supplies
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various locations with the UK.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Non-Disposable Catering Consumables to NHS Supply Chain depots via the stocked/Blue Diamond route or direct to customers via eDirect route to market. Products include but are not limited to; crockery, cutlery, glassware, jugs and tumblers, specialist patient feeding and specialist patient hydration.
NHS Supply Chain reserves the right to re-open competition under this framework agreement, with the successfully awarded applicants. Please note product testing may be used at any point during the tender process and throughout the life of the framework agreement. As evidence of compliance to the specification, applicants may be required to submit ward ready samples for each tendered product Free of Charge.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 8,000,000 and GBP 12,000,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. However, this is an approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Catering Equipment
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39310000 - Catering equipment
- 39311000 - Light catering equipment
- 50883000 - Repair and maintenance services of catering equipment
- 55520000 - Catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various locations with the UK.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Catering Equipment direct to customers via eDirect/Direct route to market. Products that are included but not limited to are:
- Capital Equipment - Refrigeration, prime cooking, ovens, grills and fryers, blast chillers, serving counters, heated counters, dishwashers, griddles;
- Light Equipment - Kettles, microwaves, mixers, slicers, blenders, toasters, beverage machines.
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 4,400,000 and GBP 8,800,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. However, this is an approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Food Transportation
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39222000 - Catering supplies
- 39310000 - Catering equipment
- 39721000 - Domestic cooking or heating equipment
- 42214100 - Cooking ovens
- 55320000 - Meal-serving services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various locations with the UK.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Food Transportation Equipment direct to customers via eDirect/Direct route to market. Products include but are not limited to;
- Regeneration Trolleys, Cook-serve, Cook-chill and Cook-freeze
- Food service trolleys,
- Docking stations,
- Tray service trolleys,
- Specialist equipment for individual bar-coded plated meals,
- Associated accessories & relevant technologies
two.2.14) Additional information
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 10,400,000 and GBP 20,800,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. However, this is an approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
12 August 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a procurement that NHS Supply Chain intends to commence during Summer 2024. The invitation to tender will be the subject of a separate notice and it is that notice to which potential suppliers will need to respond at the appropriate time.
The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and Applicants may be required to include evidence of this within their tender submission:
- Employer’s Liability Insurance cover of £5m per claim in the name of the Applicant
- Public Liability Insurance cover of £5m per claim in the name of the Applicant
- Product Liability Insurance cover in the name of the Applicant of £5m per claim or £5m per claim and in the annual aggregate
- ISO9001:2015 accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (or equivalent) to cover all segments of the Applicant's and the product's supply chain. This should include, but not be limited to, manufacturing, storage and distribution.
- Declaration of Conformity and UKCA/CE Certification to demonstrate compliance to Medical Devices Regulations 2002 (as amended).
The NHS has adopted PPN 06/20 (taking account of Social Value), and therefore this future Framework Agreement will include some qualitative evaluation questions on Social Value with a minimum weighting of 10% towards the award. For more information please see: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-policy-note-0620-taking-account-of-social-value-in-the-award-of-central-government-contracts.
In addition, the NHS has adopted the Government’s ‘Taking Account of Carbon Reduction Plans’ (PPN 06/21) requiring all suppliers with new contracts for goods, services and/or works irrespective of value to publish a carbon reduction plan for their direct emissions. Suppliers bidding on NHS Supply Chain tenders will also be required to submit an Evergreen Assessment, please see https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/central-commercial-function-ccf/evergreen/. PPN 02/23 "Tackling Modern Slavery in Government Supply Chains" will also apply.
The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services from suppliers not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion.
NHS Supply Chain 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/bulk buy initiatives.
As part of its pre-tender strategy, NHS Supply Chain would also like to engage with suppliers of these products via a Request for Information (RFI). If you would like to complete the Request for Information document in respect of the products which are the subject of this procurement then please follow the below instructions;
Registration:
1. Use URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal.
2. If not yet registered:
- Click on the ‘Not Registered Yet’ link to access the registration page.
- Complete the registration pages as guided by the mini guide found on the landing page.
Portal Access & Expression of Interest:
- Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com//
- Click on “SQs Open to All Suppliers”
- Find "SQ_522" and click on the blue text. Select Express interest.
If you have any queries regarding the NHS Jaggaer E-procurement Portal or completing your expression of interest on this system, please contact our Support Helpdesk managed by Jaggaer on telephone: 0800 0698630 or by E-mail: help_uk@jaggaer.com