Catering Consumables and Equipment 2025

Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply catering consumables and equipment to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stocked/Blue diamond route or direct to customers via the eDirect/Direct route to market. The ranges of products available under the framework agreement include; Disposable and re-usable plates, bowls, cups and cutlery, Cooking Equipment & Food Transportation Systems.

This framework agreement is for a total of 48 months. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 61,200,000 and GBP 87,240,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. However, this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.

The forthcoming tender will have contract conditions that will require suppliers to demonstrate that they are managing ethical compliance at their organisation and manufacturing facilities. NHS Supply Chain will brief potential bidders in more detail about the exact requirements in the pre-tender phase. Details of the pre-tender webinar (date to be confirmed) will be shared with all interested parties via the Jaggaer messaging system.

The NHS has adopted PPN 06/20 (taking account of Social Value), and therefore this future Framework Agreement will include some qualitative evaluation questions on Social Value with a minimum weighting of 10% towards the award. For more information please see: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-policy-note-0620-taking-account-of-social-value-in-the-award-of-central-government-contracts In addition, the NHS has adopted the Government's 'Taking Account of Carbon Reduction Plans' (PPN 06/21) requiring all suppliers with new contracts for goods, services and/or works irrespective of value to publish a carbon reduction plan for their direct emissions. Suppliers bidding on NHS Supply Chain tenders will also be required to submit an Evergreen Assessment, please see https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/central-commercial-function-ccf/evergreen/. PPN 02/23 "Tackling Modern Slavery in Government Supply Chains" will also apply.

Registration: 1. Use URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal. 2. If not yet registered: - Click on the 'Not Registered Yet' link to access the registration page. - Complete the registration pages as guided by the mini guide found on the landing page.

Portal Access & Expression of Interest: - Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// - Click on "SQs Open to All Suppliers" - Find "SQ_522" and click on the blue text. Select Express interest.

If you have any queries regarding the NHS Jaggaer E-procurement Portal or completing your expression of interest on this system, please contact our Support Helpdesk managed by Jaggaer on telephone: 0800 0698630 or by E-mail: [email protected]