- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Retail & Patient Coffee
- Lot 2. Retail & Patient Tea
- Lot 3. Carbonated & Non-Carbonated Drinks
- Lot 4. Patient Cordials
- Lot 5. Retail & Patient Juice
- Lot 6. Retail & Patient Water
- Lot 7. Vitamin Drinks
- Lot 8. Hot Chocolate & Malted Drinks
- Lot 9. In Cup Products & Vending Consumables
- Lot 10. Patient Biscuits
- Lot 11. Patient Cakes
- Lot 12. Retail & Patient Crisps
- Lot 13. Confectionery
- Lot 14. Healthier Snacks
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.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
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/web/login.html
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
Beverages, Confectionery & Snacks 2025
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 the supply of Beverages, Confectionery and Snacks to Trusts within the NHS (the “Customer(s)”). via the Stocked Route covering products from the following categories:
Coffee, Tea, Carbonated Drinks, Non-Carbonated Drinks, Cordials, Juice, Water, Vitamin Drinks, Hot Chocolate, Malted Drinks, In-Cup Products, Vending Consumables, Biscuits, Cakes, Crisps Snacks, Confectionery and Healthier Snacking.
The awarded suppliers will be responsible for the supply who will deliver and manage Beverages, Confectionery and Snacks into the NHS and its Trusts for their catering needs.
It is anticipated that in the first 24 months the value of the Framework Agreement will be in the region of £40,000,000. This is based on the circa 300 of Trusts currently using the NHS Supply Chain: Food’s framework.
For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value of the Framework Agreement will be in the region of £83,200,000.
These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £83,200,000
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
Retail & Patient Coffee
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15860000 - Coffee, tea and related products
- 15861000 - Coffee
- 15861200 - Decaffeinated coffee
- 15900000 - Beverages, tobacco and related products
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
This lot will cover Retail & Patient Coffee Including but not limited to Instant freeze-dried coffee granules, Instant freeze dried decaffeinated coffee granules, Instant spay dried coffee granules, Instant spay dried decaffeinated coffee granules, Iced coffee (Ambient stable) and Cappuccino Mixes.
The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £6,104,760 and £12,696,320 for the full 48 months (if extended).
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: £12,696,320
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
The Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months.
The contract will be for a maximum term of 48 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
Retail & Patient Tea
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15863000 - Tea
- 15863100 - Green tea
- 15863200 - Black tea
- 15864100 - Teabags
- 15865000 - Herbal infusions
- 15900000 - Beverages, tobacco and related products
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
This lot will cover Retail & Patient Tea Including but not limited to tea bags, bulk brew and flavoured tea bags.
The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £1,864,000 and £3,877,120 for the full 48 months (if extended).
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: £3,877,120
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
The framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months.
The contract will be for a maximum term of 48 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
Carbonated & Non-Carbonated Drinks
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15321000 - Fruit juices
- 15321100 - Orange juice
- 15321400 - Pineapple juice
- 15321600 - Apple juice
- 15321700 - Mixtures of unconcentrated juices
- 15321800 - Concentrated juices
- 15900000 - Beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15981400 - Flavoured mineral waters
- 15982000 - Soft drinks
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
This lot will cover Carbonated & Non-Carbonated Drinks Including but not limited to Cola flavoured drinks, flavoured carbonated drinks and flavoured non-carbonated drinks.
The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £3,776,000 and £7,854,080 for the full 48 months (if extended).
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: £7,854,080
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
The framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months.
The contract will be for a maximum term of 48 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
Patient Cordials
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15982100 - Fruit squashes
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
This lot will cover Patient Cordials Including but not limited to Cordials and Sugar Free Cordials.
The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £2,268,000 and £4,717,440 for the full 48 months (if extended).
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: £4,717,440
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
The framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months.
The contract will be for a maximum term of 48 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
Retail & Patient Juice
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15321000 - Fruit juices
- 15321100 - Orange juice
- 15321400 - Pineapple juice
- 15321600 - Apple juice
- 15321700 - Mixtures of unconcentrated juices
- 15321800 - Concentrated juices
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
This lot will cover Retail & Patient Juice Including but not limited to 1L fruit juices, Ambient single serve juice and Juice cartons.
The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £2,528,000 and £5,258,240 for the full 48 months (if extended).
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: £5,258,240
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
The framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months.
The contract will be for a maximum term of 48 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
Retail & Patient Water
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15900000 - Beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15981000 - Mineral water
- 15981100 - Still mineral water
- 15981200 - Sparkling mineral water
- 15981400 - Flavoured mineral waters
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
This lot will cover Retail & Patient Water Including but not limited to Water cuplets, Still water bottle, Sparkling water bottle, Still water can, Sparkling water can and Flavoured water.
The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £1,640,000 and £3,411,200 for the full 48 months (if extended).
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: £3,411,200
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
The framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months.
The contract will be for a maximum term of 48 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
Vitamin Drinks
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15900000 - Beverages, tobacco and related products
- 33616000 - Vitamins
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
This lot will cover Vitamin Drinks.
The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £296,000 and £615,680 for the full 48 months (if extended).
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: £615,680
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
The framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months.
The contract will be for a maximum term of 48 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
Hot Chocolate & Malted Drinks
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03211700 - Malt
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15511700 - Milk powder
- 15840000 - Cocoa; chocolate and sugar confectionery
- 15841300 - Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 15841400 - Sweetened cocoa powder
- 15842210 - Drinking chocolate
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
This lot will cover Hot Chocolate & Malted Drinks Including but not limited to Instant hot chocolate powder and instant malted drink powder.
The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £1,064,000 and £2,213,120 for the full 48 months (if extended).
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: £2,213,120
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
The framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months.
The contract will be for a maximum term of 48 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
In Cup Products & Vending Consumables
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15131600 - Beef and veal products
- 15861000 - Coffee
- 15891000 - Soups and broths
- 15891900 - Vegetable soups
- 15894500 - Vending-machine ingredients
- 15900000 - Beverages, tobacco and related products
- 39222120 - Disposable cups
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
This lot will cover In Cup Products & Vending Consumables Including but not limited to 7oz In Cup Hot Beverages.
The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £268,000 and £557,440 for the full 48 months (if extended).
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: £557,440
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
The framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months.
The contract will be for a maximum term of 48 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
Patient Biscuits
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15820000 - Rusks and biscuits; preserved pastry goods and cakes
- 15821200 - Sweet biscuits
- 15900000 - Beverages, tobacco and related products
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
This lot will cover patient feeding biscuits Including but not limited to roll pack biscuits, mini pack biscuits, gluten free biscuits and savoury biscuits.
The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £12,719,240 and £26,457,600 for the full 48 months (if extended).
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: £26,457,600
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
The framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months.
The contract will be for a maximum term of 48 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
Patient Cakes
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15612500 - Bakery products
- 15812000 - Pastry goods and cakes
- 15812200 - Cakes
- 15900000 - Beverages, tobacco and related products
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
This lot will cover patient feeding cakes Including but not limited to individually wrapped cakes, gluten free cakes, vegan cakes and higher energy cakes.
The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £1,632,000 and £3,394,560 for the full 48 months (if extended).
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: £3,394,560
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
The framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months.
The contract will be for a maximum term of 48 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
Retail & Patient Crisps
Lot No
12
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts
- 03211200 - Maize
- 03212211 - Lentils
- 03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts
- 03222000 - Fruit and nuts
- 15312300 - Potato crisps
- 15312310 - Flavoured potato crisps
- 15312400 - Potato snacks
- 15332000 - Processed fruit and nuts
- 15332300 - Processed nuts
- 15332410 - Dried fruit
- 15613000 - Cereal grain products
- 15842000 - Chocolate and sugar confectionery
- 15842100 - Chocolate
- 15842200 - Chocolate products
- 15842220 - Chocolate bars
- 15894400 - Snacks
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
This lot will cover retail and patient feeding crisps including but not limited to Fried potato crisps and Non-potato based snacks.
The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £3,556,000 and £7,396,480 for the full 48 months (if extended).
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: £7,396,480
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
The framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months.
The contract will be for a maximum term of 48 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
Confectionery
Lot No
13
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15842000 - Chocolate and sugar confectionery
- 15842100 - Chocolate
- 15842200 - Chocolate products
- 15842220 - Chocolate bars
- 15842300 - Confectionery
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
This lot will cover confectionery Including but not limited to retail sweets and chocolate bars.
The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £1,452,000 and £3,020,160 for the full 48 months (if extended).
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: £3,020,160
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
The framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months.
The contract will be for a maximum term of 48 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
Healthier Snacks
Lot No
14
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts
- 03211200 - Maize
- 03212211 - Lentils
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15332000 - Processed fruit and nuts
- 15332300 - Processed nuts
- 15332410 - Dried fruit
- 15894400 - Snacks
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
This lot will cover healthier snacks Including but not limited to Savoury snacks (lower in sugar, fat salt and calorie content), rice cakes, popcorn, fruit based snacks, Fruit pouches, cereal bars, Malt & fruit based loaves and Nuts.
The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £832,000 and £1,730,560 for the full 48 months (if extended).
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: £1,730,560
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
The framework agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months.
The contract will be for a maximum term of 48 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 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 several operators
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: 2024/S 000-001935
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
7 August 2024
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: 7 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
8 August 2024
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:
Selection Questionnaire
1. 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 'Beverages, Confectionery & Snacks 2025’, click into this.
2. 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.
3. 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’.
Lots
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 14 ITTs which are the Lots for this Framework Agreement. The ITTs will have the following titles:
Lot 1 – Retail & Patient Coffee
Lot 2 – Retail & Patient Tea
Lot 3 – Carbonated & Non-Carbonated Drinks
Lot 4 – Patient Cordials
Lot 5 – Retail & Patient Juice
Lot 6 – Retail & Patient Water
Lot 7 – Vitamin Drinks
Lot 8 – Hot Chocolate & Malted Drinks
Lot 9 – In Cup Products & Vending Consumables
Lot 10 – Patient Biscuits
Lot 11 – Patient Cakes
Lot 12 – Retail & Patient Crisps
Lot 13 – Confectionery
Lot 14 – Healthier Snacks
Once you have clicked into your chosen Lot(s), 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’.
Submission instructions for this procurement will be included within the Invitation to Tender document.
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:
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
N/A
N/A
Country
United Kingdom