Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Supply Chain
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care/about
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/
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
Multi Temperature Distribution
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 64120000 - Courier services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS Supply Chain: Food is seeking a single supplier who will have the capacity and capability to deliver and possess the drive to work collaboratively with Trusts to provide the right solution and manage Multi-Temperature Distribution into the NHS and its Trusts for their patient and retail catering needs.
This procurement is for:
• the supply, storage and management of a selection of Chilled, Fresh, Frozen and Ambient products and distribution to Trusts within the NHS (the “Customer(s)”).
• a unique opportunity to become a national distribution partner which aims to deliver significant savings to the NHS.
The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months.
The contract will be for a maximum term of 48 months.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months the value of the Framework Agreement will be in the region of £20,525,333 of the Product Lines and the cost of Distribution for all Goods. This is based on the scenario that all existing Trusts currently using the Multi Temperature Distribution Framework Agreement move over to the new Framework Provider, however this is not guaranteed.
For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value of the Framework Agreement will be in the region of £80,000,000.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £80,000,000
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
Multi Temperature Distribution
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03211000 - Cereals
- 03221000 - Vegetables
- 03221112 - Carrots
- 03221212 - Green beans
- 03221220 - Peas
- 03221221 - Garden peas
- 03221420 - Cauliflower
- 03221430 - Broccoli
- 03222112 - Pineapples
- 03222321 - Apples
- 03222322 - Pears
- 03222331 - Apricots
- 03222332 - Peaches
- 03222334 - Plums
- 03311000 - Fish
- 03311200 - Fish of the cod family
- 03311400 - Tuna
- 03333000 - Fresh cows' milk
- 15111100 - Beef
- 15112000 - Poultry
- 15115100 - Lamb
- 15130000 - Meat products
- 15131130 - Sausages
- 15131220 - Bacon
- 15131400 - Pork products
- 15131500 - Poultry products
- 15211000 - Fish fillets
- 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
- 15221000 - Frozen fish
- 15229000 - Frozen fish products
- 15241100 - Canned salmon
- 15241400 - Canned tuna
- 15241800 - Coated fish preparations
- 15253000 - Shellfish products
- 15310000 - Potatoes and potato products
- 15311000 - Frozen potatoes
- 15311100 - Chips or french fries
- 15311200 - Diced, sliced and other frozen potatoes
- 15312000 - Potato products
- 15312500 - Potato croquettes
- 15313000 - Processed potatoes
- 15320000 - Fruit and vegetable juices
- 15321000 - Fruit juices
- 15330000 - Processed fruit and vegetables
- 15331000 - Processed vegetables
- 15331100 - Fresh or frozen vegetables
- 15331110 - Processed root vegetables
- 15331130 - Beans, peas, peppers, tomatoes and other vegetables
- 15331170 - Frozen vegetables
- 15331411 - Baked beans
- 15331423 - Canned tomatoes
- 15331470 - Sweet corn
- 15332000 - Processed fruit and nuts
- 15332100 - Processed fruit
- 15332140 - Processed apples
- 15332150 - Processed pears
- 15332170 - Rhubarb
- 15332200 - Jams and marmalades; fruit jellies; fruit or nut purée and pastes
- 15332230 - Marmalades
- 15411100 - Vegetable oils
- 15411110 - Olive oil
- 15411200 - Cooking oil
- 15431000 - Margarine and similar preparations
- 15510000 - Milk and cream
- 15511000 - Milk
- 15511210 - UHT milk
- 15511300 - Skimmed milk
- 15511400 - Semi-skimmed milk
- 15511500 - Full-cream milk
- 15511700 - Milk powder
- 15512000 - Cream
- 15512100 - Single cream
- 15512200 - Double cream
- 15512900 - Whipping cream
- 15530000 - Butter
- 15540000 - Cheese products
- 15543200 - Cheddar cheese
- 15543300 - Grated cheese
- 15544000 - Hard cheese
- 15551300 - Yoghurt
- 15551320 - Flavoured yoghurt
- 15555000 - Ice cream and similar products
- 15612410 - Cake mixes
- 15613310 - Prepared breakfast cereals
- 15613311 - Cornflakes
- 15626000 - Custard powder
- 15831000 - Sugar
- 15831600 - Honey
- 15833100 - Desserts
- 15871260 - Sauces
- 15871273 - Mayonnaise
- 15872100 - Pepper
- 15872400 - Salt
- 15891610 - Mixes for stocks
- 15893300 - Gravy mixes
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Various Locations in the UK.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Supply Chain: Food is seeking to establish a single supplier Framework Agreement for Multi Temperature Distribution.
The awarded supplier will be responsible for the supply, storage, management, and distribution of a selection of Ambient, Chilled, Fresh and Frozen Goods to trusts within the NHS in England.
This lot will cover a selection of Ambient, Chilled, Fresh and Frozen Goods.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £80,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to 48 months.
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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 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 the following eligible users:
1) any NHS Trust;
2) any other NHS entity;
3) any government department, agency or other statutory body;
4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector and/or
5) any local authority will be able to utilise this Framework agreement to run further competition with the written consent of NHS Supply Chain: Food in order to secure a direct contract.
Electronic ordering will be used and electronic invoicing will be accepted and electronic payment will be used.
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.
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.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
The Framework Agreement includes obligations with respect to contract performance for the successful supplier.
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 a single operator
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
11 August 2023
Local time
3:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 10 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
14 August 2023
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. Please see instructions below on how to Express Interest and Intend to Respond:
- Once you have registered and logged in to Jaggaer, you will see a section called ‘Supplier Area’. Under this you will need to go to ‘ITTs open to All Suppliers’. In this section you will find an ITT titled ‘Multi-Temperature DIstribution’, click into this.
- Once you have clicked into the ITT, click ‘Express Interest’ in the top right-hand corner. Once you have expressed interest in the ITT, a new option will appear titled ‘Intent to Respond’. You will need to click intend to respond to be able to fill in a response.
- Once you have Expressed Interest and Intended to Respond to the ITT, this will now sit under ‘My ITTs’ in the Supplier Area and will no longer show under ‘ITTs Open to all Suppliers’.
Please ensure to download and read all documents contained within the Attachments area.
Details of how to submit your response can be found within the Invitation to Tender document.
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
N/A
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).