Multi Temperature Food Solutions

Description

NHS Supply Chain: Food sought to establish a non-exclusive Framework Agreement for supply to Trusts within the NHS (the "Customer(s)") via the Direct Route. Details of the NHS Supply Chain routes to market can be found in Appendix 3e Operational Suppliers Requirements. The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Multi Temperature Food Solutions to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the Direct route. The Specification includes Ambient, Chilled and Frozen food products. This Framework Agreement consists of 2 (two) Lots: • Lot 1 Frozen Food Products • Lot 2 Multi Temperature Foods Applicants may have tendered for one or all of the Lots. Lot 1: Frozen Food Products The supply of Frozen Food Products, including: • frozen fish • frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat • frozen fish products • frozen crustaceans • frozen potatoes • diced, sliced and other frozen prepared potatoes • frozen vegetables • Ice Cream and similar products • Ice cream • deep frozen products • specifically frozen: bakery products, meat, meat products & meat substitute products, poultry, savoury products, pizza, desserts, cakes. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £11M and £44M for the full 48 months (if extended). Lot 2: Multi Temperature Foods The supply of two different temperatures of product on the same delivery vehicle. The combination being either; • Ambient and Chilled food products on the same delivery; Or • Ambient and Frozen food products on the same delivery; Or • Chilled and Frozen food products on the same delivery; Or • Ambient and Chilled and Frozen food products on the same delivery. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £49M and £196M for the full 48 months (if extended).