Multi Temperature Distribution

Concepts

• courier services
• multi-temperature distribution
• multi temperature distribution
• the multi temperature distribution framework agreement
• distribution
• a national distribution partner
• temperature
• cereals
• vegetables
• carrots

Location

Various locations in the UK

Description

NHS Supply Chain: Food seeked a single supplier who had the capacity and capability to deliver and possess the drive to work collaboratively with Trusts to provide the right solution and manage Multi-Temperature Distribution into the NHS and its Trusts for their patient and retail catering needs. This procurement was for: • the supply, storage and management of a selection of Chilled, Fresh, Frozen and Ambient products and distribution to Trusts within the NHS (the “Customer(s)”). • a unique opportunity to become a national distribution partner which aims to deliver significant savings to the NHS. The Framework Agreement 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. It is anticipated that in the first 24 months the value of the Framework Agreement will be in the region of £20,525,333 of the Product Lines and the cost of Distribution for all Goods. This is based on the scenario that all existing Trusts currently using the Multi Temperature Distribution Framework Agreement move over to the new Framework Provider, however this is not guaranteed. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value of the Framework Agreement

Total Quantity or Scope

NHS Supply Chain: Food is seeking to establish a single supplier Framework Agreement for Multi Temperature Distribution. The awarded supplier will be responsible for the supply, storage, management, and distribution of a selection of Ambient, Chilled, Fresh and Frozen Goods to trusts within the NHS in England. This lot will cover a selection of Ambient, Chilled, Fresh and Frozen Goods.

Award Detail

Renewal Options

This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to 48 months.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 64120000 - Courier services
• 03211000 - Cereals
• 03221000 - Vegetables
• 03221112 - Carrots
• 03221212 - Green beans
• 03221220 - Peas
• 03221221 - Garden peas
• 03221420 - Cauliflower
• 03221430 - Broccoli
• 03222112 - Pineapples
• 03222321 - Apples
• 03222322 - Pears
• 03222331 - Apricots
• 03222332 - Peaches
• 03222334 - Plums
• 03311000 - Fish
• 03311200 - Fish of the cod family
• 03311400 - Tuna
• 03333000 - Fresh cows' milk
• 15111100 - Beef
• 15112000 - Poultry
• 15115100 - Lamb
• 15130000 - Meat products
• 15131130 - Sausages
• 15131220 - Bacon
• 15131400 - Pork products
• 15131500 - Poultry products
• 15211000 - Fish fillets
• 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
• 15221000 - Frozen fish
• 15229000 - Frozen fish products
• 15241100 - Canned salmon
• 15241400 - Canned tuna
• 15241800 - Coated fish preparations
• 15253000 - Shellfish products
• 15310000 - Potatoes and potato products
• 15311000 - Frozen potatoes
• 15311100 - Chips or french fries
• 15311200 - Diced, sliced and other frozen potatoes
• 15312000 - Potato products
• 15312500 - Potato croquettes
• 15313000 - Processed potatoes
• 15320000 - Fruit and vegetable juices
• 15321000 - Fruit juices
• 15330000 - Processed fruit and vegetables
• 15331000 - Processed vegetables
• 15331100 - Fresh or frozen vegetables
• 15331110 - Processed root vegetables
• 15331130 - Beans, peas, peppers, tomatoes and other vegetables
• 15331170 - Frozen vegetables
• 15331411 - Baked beans
• 15331423 - Canned tomatoes
• 15331470 - Sweet corn
• 15332000 - Processed fruit and nuts
• 15332100 - Processed fruit
• 15332140 - Processed apples
• 15332150 - Processed pears
• 15332170 - Rhubarb
• 15332200 - Jams and marmalades; fruit jellies; fruit or nut purée and pastes
• 15332230 - Marmalades
• 15411100 - Vegetable oils
• 15411110 - Olive oil
• 15411200 - Cooking oil
• 15431000 - Margarine and similar preparations
• 15510000 - Milk and cream
• 15511000 - Milk
• 15511210 - UHT milk
• 15511300 - Skimmed milk
• 15511400 - Semi-skimmed milk
• 15511500 - Full-cream milk
• 15511700 - Milk powder
• 15512000 - Cream
• 15512100 - Single cream
• 15512200 - Double cream
• 15512900 - Whipping cream
• 15530000 - Butter
• 15540000 - Cheese products
• 15543200 - Cheddar cheese
• 15543300 - Grated cheese
• 15544000 - Hard cheese
• 15551300 - Yoghurt
• 15551320 - Flavoured yoghurt
• 15555000 - Ice cream and similar products
• 15612410 - Cake mixes
• 15613310 - Prepared breakfast cereals
• 15613311 - Cornflakes
• 15626000 - Custard powder
• 15831000 - Sugar
• 15831600 - Honey
• 15833100 - Desserts
• 15871260 - Sauces
• 15871273 - Mayonnaise
• 15872100 - Pepper
• 15872400 - Salt
• 15891610 - Mixes for stocks
• 15893300 - Gravy mixes

Indicators

• Options are available.
• Award on basis of price and quality.