Fresh Food DPS

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.