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Fresh Food DPS December 2025 - February 2026

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Updated October 09, 2026

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Deadline
Expired
February 02, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Restricted Procedure
Reference
020239-2026
Value
£4,013,138
Location
United Kingdom
Published
October 04, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 06, 2026

Deadline for Questions

January 26, 2026

Submission Deadline

February 02, 2026

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Key facts

Estimated value
£4,013,138
Deadline
Expired
CPV Code
15000000 — Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
Procedure
Restricted procedure
Lots
Divided into lots
Budget
£4,013,138
Duration
Not specified
Location
United Kingdom
Type
Restricted Procedure

Original Tender 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 December 2025 - February 2026

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Basic Requirements

  • Company registration in EU required
  • Proven track record in similar projects
  • Financial stability documentation

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