Fresh Food DPS March 2026 - May 2026

Supply Chain Coordination Limited

Published: Aug 17, 2026

Updated: Aug 18, 2026

Source: uk_fts

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Clifton Dairies Ltd — £2,592,652

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About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the agriculture and food security sector, with a focus on Food Processing, Livestock and Fisheries. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the agriculture and food security sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

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 March 2026 - May 2026 Tender for Dairy & Bakery for Greater Manchester Collaboration Tender for Meat & Poultry for University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 17, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 078244-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Supply Chain Coordination Limited

Supply Chain Coordination Limited has issued 124 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 14 currently open and 51 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, General Supplies & Services, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: August 18, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Supply Chain Coordination Limited in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Agriculture & Food Security sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Clifton Dairies Ltd was awarded the contract for £2,592,652. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 078244-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Clifton Dairies Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.