Scope
Reference
FAG 1650
Description
A Framework Agreement for the procurement of of Fresh Food and Food to Go Products. This will include but not limited to:
1. Fresh Dairy and Bakery
2. Fresh Meat & Poultry
3. Fresh Produce
4. Meat Free Alternatives
5. Food to Go - Patient Feeding Solutions
6. Food to Go - Cafe Retail Feeding Concepts
7. Food to Go Retail Concepts
Note: For future tenders the following requirements will apply:
• Micron2 Food Safety Accreditation
• Modern Slavery: Tenderers that have an annual turnover of at least £36 million must provide a link to their modern slavery statement on their website
• Modern Slavery Assessment Tool (MSAT): Tenderers must have a score of 41% or above within 12 months of the Tender Close Date via https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/
• Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment: Tenderers will need to have completed the assessment and within 12 months of the Tender Close Date. Link for instructions and access for this assessment: https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/central-commercial-function-ccf/evergreen/
• Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP): Tenderers must have a valid CRP link on their website that meets the requirements of PPN 006 as outlined in the PPN, OR where Supplier has no website, the CRP is provided in PDF format that meets the requirements of PPN 006 as outlined in the PPN, OR excused in exceptional circumstances. , CRP has to be dated within the 12 months prior to tender close date.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £228,000,000 excluding VAT
- £228,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 January 2027 to 19 January 2029
- Possible extension to 19 January 2031
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 03142500 - Eggs
- 15110000 - Meat
- 15111100 - Beef
- 15112000 - Poultry
- 15112120 - Turkeys
- 15112130 - Chickens
- 15113000 - Pork
- 15114000 - Offal
- 15115100 - Lamb
- 15119300 - Game
- 15211100 - Fresh fish fillets
- 15310000 - Potatoes and potato products
- 15330000 - Processed fruit and vegetables
- 15500000 - Dairy products
- 15511000 - Milk
- 15512000 - Cream
- 15551000 - Yoghurt and other fermented milk products
- 15811000 - Bread products
- 15811200 - Rolls
- 15894000 - Processed food products
- 15555000 - Ice cream and similar products
- 15811510 - Sandwiches
- 15811511 - Prepared sandwiches
- 15812100 - Pastry goods
- 15812120 - Pies
- 15812121 - Savoury pies
- 15812200 - Cakes
- 15833100 - Desserts
- 15894400 - Snacks
- 15894600 - Sandwich fillings
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
28 February 2026
Engagement process description
We are seeking to engage with interested suppliers who can supply the Goods detailed in the procurement description. Suppliers can express interest in the opportunity using the following link:
PORTAL ACCESS & EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
- Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com//
- Click on "SQs Open to All Suppliers" and search for the title of the procurement:
SQ_635 - Fresh Food & Food To Go Framework RFI
Please note once you have expressed interest, you will be able to locate SQ_635 under "My SQs".
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)
- Click on the 'Response Form' tab.
- Answer the question in the Qualification Envelope at 1.1.1
- Click 'submit response'.
On receipt of an Expression of Interest (EOI) and Request for Information (RFI), the relevant Buyer may contact you to arrange an engagement meeting. Please note this may not be undertaken with all interested Applicants due to timescales and resource.
Any communication regarding this RFI will be issued either via the Messages tab on Jaggaer or by the relevant Buyer.
• 26th November 2025 - 31st December 2025 - Request for Information (RFI) issued, and responses reviewed.
• 1st January 2026 - 28th February 2026 - Engagement meetings held with incumbent and new suppliers.
• 2nd March 2026 - 13th March 2026 - Category Team to analyse feedback and input into strategy as required.
Suppliers can, at any point during the engagement period (up to 28th February 2026) contact the NHS Supply Chain: Food to discuss the proposed procurement by sending a message via the Messages tab on SQ_635.
There is no guarantee that a formal procurement process will be launched as a result of this early market engagement exercise, nor that any contract(s) will be placed. No remuneration or compensation etc will be paid to organisations who take part in this early market engagement exercise. Suppliers should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
9 April 2026
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