Scope
Reference
FAG 1656
Description
NHS Supply Chain: Food is planning to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of products including but not limited to: fruit and vegetable products under the SFVS to be delivered to nominated distribution hubs in England. SFVS is a Government funded initiative that supplies a piece of fruit or vegetable to all key stage 1 children (ages 4-7) in England for consumption up to 190 days each academic year.
The Framework Agreement is expected to be divided into lots. Final lot structure and scope will be detailed in the future tender notice.
The current intention is to use a Framework Agreement. However, NHS Supply Chain: Food reserves the right to adopt a different procurement approach if deemed more suitable.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract dates (estimated)
- 25 August 2028 to 24 August 2032
- 4 years
Main category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 March 2027
Contracting authority
SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLLH-1887-BMRL
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Email: governance@Supplychain.nhs.uk
Website: https://www.supplychain.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government