- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
- Lot 2. Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Lot 3. University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
- Lot 4. Hampshire NHS Foundation Trust
- Lot 5. York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Lot 6. Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust and East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Lot 7. Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Lot 8. Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Lot 9. North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
- Lot 10. South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Lot 11. Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Lot 12. Norfolk And Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Supply Chain Coordination Limited
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.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
Fresh Food DPS September 2025 - November 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 DPS Agreement for the supply of Fresh Food to NHS Supply Chain: Food’s customer base via the Direct Route covering products including but not limited to: fruit, vegetables, prepared potatoes, salads, milk,
dairy products, eggs, bread, morning goods, fresh meat, fresh poultry, fresh fish and meat alternatives.
The DPS will be in place for a minimum of 7 years with an approximate spend of £200m and will be the main procurement route for NHS Trusts Fresh Food requirements.
The DPS is open for applications until 28th February 2029 as a minimum.
The DPS is divided into 4 categories of products and Applicants may apply to be included on
any or all of the product categories. The 4 categories under the DPS are as follows:
Category 1 - Dairy & Bakery
Category 2 – Fresh Meat, Poultry & Fish
Category 3 – Fresh Fruit, Vegetables & Salads
Category 4 - Meat Alternatives
Applicants will only be accepted to categories they have applied for if they pass all mandatory criteria within the DPS award process.
This notice will contain the awarded Suppliers for the following NHS Trusts across the categories on this DPS.
This notice is for the award of Contracts under the DPS between September 2025 - November 2025
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £200,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03142500 - Eggs
- 15500000 - Dairy products
- 15511000 - Milk
- 15512000 - Cream
- 15551000 - Yoghurt and other fermented milk products
- 15810000 - Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes
- 15811000 - Bread products
- 15811200 - Rolls
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tender for Dairy and Bakery for The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Quality Questions / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Product Evaluation / Weighting: 30
Cost criterion - Name: Financial / Weighting: 45
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract will have an initial term of 12 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months. The contract will be for a maximum term of 36 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
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03142500 - Eggs
- 15500000 - Dairy products
- 15511000 - Milk
- 15512000 - Cream
- 15551000 - Yoghurt and other fermented milk products
- 15810000 - Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes
- 15811000 - Bread products
- 15811200 - Rolls
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tender for Dairy and Bakery for Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Financial / Weighting: 90
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 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
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03142500 - Eggs
- 15500000 - Dairy products
- 15511000 - Milk
- 15512000 - Cream
- 15551000 - Yoghurt and other fermented milk products
- 15810000 - Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes
- 15811000 - Bread products
- 15811200 - Rolls
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tender for Dairy and Bakery for University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Quality Questions / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Product Evaluation / Weighting: 15
Cost criterion - Name: Financial / Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 12 months. The contract will be for a maximum term of 36 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
Hampshire NHS Foundation Trust
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03142500 - Eggs
- 15500000 - Dairy products
- 15511000 - Milk
- 15512000 - Cream
- 15551000 - Yoghurt and other fermented milk products
- 15810000 - Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes
- 15811000 - Bread products
- 15811200 - Rolls
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tender for Dairy and Bakery for Hampshire NHS Foundation Trust
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Financial / Weighting: 90
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 12 months. The contract will be for a maximum term of 36 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
York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03311000 - Fish
- 15110000 - Meat
- 15111100 - Beef
- 15112000 - Poultry
- 15112120 - Turkeys
- 15112130 - Chickens
- 15113000 - Pork
- 15114000 - Offal
- 15115100 - Lamb
- 15119300 - Game
- 15211100 - Fresh fish fillets
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tender for Meat and Poultry for York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Quality Questions / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Product Evaluation / Weighting: 40
Cost criterion - Name: Financial / Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract 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.
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
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust and East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03142500 - Eggs
- 15500000 - Dairy products
- 15511000 - Milk
- 15512000 - Cream
- 15551000 - Yoghurt and other fermented milk products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tender for Dairy Only for Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust and East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Financial / Weighting: 90
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract will have an initial term of 36 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 12 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
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15310000 - Potatoes and potato products
- 15330000 - Processed fruit and vegetables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tender for Fruit and Vegetables for Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Financial / Weighting: 90
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract will have an initial term of 10 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 12 months. The contract will be for a maximum term of 22 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
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03142500 - Eggs
- 15500000 - Dairy products
- 15511000 - Milk
- 15512000 - Cream
- 15551000 - Yoghurt and other fermented milk products
- 15810000 - Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes
- 15811000 - Bread products
- 15811200 - Rolls
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tender for Dairy and Bakery for Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Financial / Weighting: 90
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract 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.
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
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03142500 - Eggs
- 15500000 - Dairy products
- 15511000 - Milk
- 15512000 - Cream
- 15551000 - Yoghurt and other fermented milk products
- 15810000 - Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes
- 15811000 - Bread products
- 15811200 - Rolls
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tender for Dairy and Bakery for North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Financial / Weighting: 90
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 12 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
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15310000 - Potatoes and potato products
- 15330000 - Processed fruit and vegetables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tender for Fruit and Vegetables for South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Financial / Weighting: 90
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 12 months. The contract will be for a maximum term of 36 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
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03311000 - Fish
- 15110000 - Meat
- 15111100 - Beef
- 15112000 - Poultry
- 15112120 - Turkeys
- 15112130 - Chickens
- 15113000 - Pork
- 15114000 - Offal
- 15115100 - Lamb
- 15119300 - Game
- 15211100 - Fresh fish fillets
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tender for Meat and Poultry for Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Quality Questions / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Product Evaluation / Weighting: 25
Cost criterion - Name: Financial / Weighting: 45
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract will have an initial term of 12 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months. The contract will be for a maximum term of 36 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
Norfolk And Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Lot No
12
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03142500 - Eggs
- 15500000 - Dairy products
- 15511000 - Milk
- 15512000 - Cream
- 15551000 - Yoghurt and other fermented milk products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tender for Dairy Only for Norfolk And Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Financial / Weighting: 90
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract 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.
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 four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system
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: 2022/S 000-020877
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 September 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nijar Dairies Ltd T/a Freshways
Second Floor, Park View , Riverside Way, Camberley, GU15 3YL
Camberley
GU15 3YL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £216,403.75
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22 September 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nijjar Dairies Ltd T/a Freshways
Second Floor, Park View , Riverside Way, Camberley, GU15 3YL
Camberley
GU15 3YL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £384,660.55
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22 September 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Johal Dairies Limited
Cannock Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 1PN
Wolverhampton
WV1 1PN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,090,693.20
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
Hampshire NHS Foundation Trust
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 October 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BFS Group Limited T/A Bidfood
814 Leigh Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4BD
Slough
SL1 4BD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £626,702.80
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
5
Title
York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 October 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
J Freeman & Sons Limited t/a Freeman Catering Butchers
353A Dukesway Court, Team Valley Trading Estate, NE11 0BH
Gateshead
NE11 0BH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,505,171.11
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
6
Title
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust and East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17 October 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nijjar Dairies Ltd T/a Freshways
Second Floor, Park View , Riverside Way, Camberley, GU15 3YL
Camberley
GU15 3YL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,135,414.77
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
7
Title
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 October 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
John Palin Fresh Produce Ltd
Tansley, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5ND
Derby
DE4 5ND
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,383.67
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
8
Title
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 October 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Johal Dairies Limited
Cannock Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 1PN
Wolverhampton
WV1 1PN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,151,539.05
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
9
Title
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
3 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BFS Group Limited T/A Bidfood
814 Leigh Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4BD
Slough
SL1 4BD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £454,892.66
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
10
Title
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Delifresh Ltd
Paul Kershaw House, Essex Street, Bradford, BD4 7PG
Bradford
BD4 7PG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £187,183.75
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
11
Title
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BFS Group Limited T/A Bidfood
814 Leigh Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4BD
Slough
SL1 4BD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £207,605.81
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
12
Title
Norfolk And Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nijjar Dairies Ltd T/a Freshways
Second Floor, Park View , Riverside Way, Camberley, GU15 3YL
Camberley
GU15 3YL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,025,275.09
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
N/A
N/A
Country
United Kingdom