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Supply of Fruit and Vegetables for School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme

Awarded 24 Aug 2024

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Expires in 1y 10mo4y term, 55% elapsed
Awarded 24 Aug 2024Expires 23 Aug 2028

NHS Supply Chain awarded a contract to Del Monte UK Ltd, Dole UK, Fresh Direct UK Limited, JRM Godden Associates Ltd, Minor Weir and Willis LTD, Brake Bros Ltd, Compagnie Fruitière UK Limited, DeGroot Fresh Produce UK Ltd, and J N Fox and Sons UK Ltd for the supply of fruit and vegetable products under the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme (SFVS).

The contract involves delivering produce to nominated distribution hubs in England, supporting the government-funded initiative that provides a piece of fruit or vegetable to all key stage 1 children (ages 4-7) for up to 190 days each academic year.

The framework agreement has an anticipated value of £62,700,000 over the first 24 months, with a potential total value of £125,400,000 over the full 48-month term if extended.

This value is based on approximately 16,520 primary schools currently participating in the scheme.

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