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Award of Fresh Food Supply Contracts under NHS Supply Chain DPS (March–May 2024)

Awarded 01 Mar 2029

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Awarded 1 Mar 2029Expires 30 Mar 2029

NHS Supply Chain awarded contracts to West Country Milk, Country Fresh Foods, Middlesex Meat Company Ltd, Brake Bros Ltd, Owen Taylor & Sons Ltd, J.W.

Young (Butchers) Ltd, John Sheppard Butchers, and James Burr for the supply of fresh food under its non-exclusive Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Fresh Food.

The DPS covers fruit, vegetables, prepared potatoes, salads, milk, dairy products, eggs, bread, morning goods, fresh meat, fresh poultry, fresh fish, and meat alternatives, and is divided into four product categories: Dairy & Bakery; Fresh Meat, Poultry & Fish; Fruit, Vegetables & Salads; and Meat Alternatives.

The DPS has a minimum duration of 7 years, an approximate total spend of £200 million, and is the main procurement route for NHS Trusts' fresh food requirements.

The DPS remains open for applications until at least 28 February 2029.

This notice covers awards made between March and May 2024.

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