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Ambient Foods 2025

Awarded to Adams Clinical Nutrition Ltd, Aimia Foods Ltd, Aymes International Ltd +25 more

NHS Supply Chain(buyer)

Published
Published 25 October 2024
Deadline
Closed 29 November 2024

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Overview

NHS Supply Chain has awarded a non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of ambient foods to NHS Trusts covering canned goods, nutritional supplements, cereals, soups, condiments, oils, and other grocery lines. The framework, valued at £72.3 million, has been awarded to 28 suppliers including Nestle UK Ltd, Unilever UK Ltd, Premier Foods Group Ltd, and others, with an initial 24-month term and option to extend for up to 48 months total.

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Lots (13)

  • Canned Goods

    This lot will cover Canned Goods. Including but not limited to beef and veal products, canned or tinned fish, processed fruit and vegetables, baked beans, canned tomatoes and canned goods. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £6,828,854 and £13,657,707 for the full 48 months (if extended).

    £13,657,707Won by Brake Bros LtdWon by Hunt's Food Group LtdWon by Ivory & Ledoux LtdWon by H.J. Heinz Foods UK LtdWon by Marillo Foods LtdWon by Martin Mathew & Co LtdWon by Nutshell PackagingWon by Portion Solutions Ltd
  • Milk Powder & Portions

    This lot will cover Milk Powder & Portions. Including but not limited to dairy products, milk and cream, milk and milk powder. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £2,042,480 and £4,084,960 for the full 48 months (if extended).

    £4,084,960Won by Brake Bros LtdWon by Hunt's Food Group LtdWon by Lakeland Dairy Sales Ltd
  • Non-Dairy Milk Alternatives

    This lot will cover Non-Dairy Milk Alternatives. Including but not limited to coconuts, processed nuts, soya, oats and almonds. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £161,542 and £323,083 for the full 48 months (if extended).

    £323,083Won by Brake Bros LtdWon by Hain Celestial UK LtdWon by Hunt's Food Group LtdWon by Nutshell Packaging
  • Edible Oils

    This lot will cover Edible Oils. Including but not limited to refined oils and vegetable oils. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £758,762 and £1,517,523 for the full 48 months (if extended).

    £1,517,523Won by BFS Group LtdWon by Brake Bros LtdWon by Hunt's Food Group LtdWon by Marillo Foods Ltd
  • Grocery Lines

    This lot will cover Grocery Lines. Including but not limited to dessert mixes, jelly, nut pastes, peanut butter, fruit purees, grain mill products, starches and starch products, cereal or vegetable flour and related products, wheat flour, wholemeal flour, breadmaking flour, plain flour, pastry flour, self-raising flour, corn flour, mixes for the preparation of bakers wares, cake mixes, baking mixes, processed rice, long-grain rice, tapioca, semolina, honey, desserts, farinaceous products, uncooked pasta, prepared pasta and couscous, lasagne, canned pasta, potato instant mash. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £4,841,621 and £9,683,242 for the full 48 months (if extended).

    £9,683,242Won by Bang Curry LtdWon by BFS Group LtdWon by Brake Bros LtdWon by Hain Celestial UK LtdWon by Hunt's Food Group LtdWon by Juiceworks LtdWon by Marillo Foods LtdWon by Nutshell PackagingWon by Portion Solutions LtdWon by Premier Foods Group LtdWon by S.P.L. Foods LtdWon by Tilda LTDWon by Unilever UK Ltd
  • Oral Nutritional Supplements, Thickeners & Glucose Products

    This lot will cover Oral Nutritional Supplements, Thickeners & Glucose Products. Including but not limited to glucose and glucose products; fructose and fructose products, special nutritional products, dietetic products and thickeners. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £1,625,918 and £3,251,835 for the full 48 months (if extended).

    £3,251,835Won by Adams Clinical Nutrition LtdWon by Aymes International LtdWon by Brake Bros LtdWon by icesupp ltdWon by Nutricia LtdWon by Portion Solutions Ltd
  • Cereals & Porridge

    This lot will cover Cereals & Porridge Including but not limited to grain mill products, cereal grain products, ground oats, prepared breakfast cereals, cornflakes, muesli or equivalent, puffed wheat and rolled oats. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £7,876,667 and £15,753,334 for the full 48 months (if extended).

    £15,753,334Won by Brake Bros LtdWon by Cereal Partners UKWon by Hunt's Food Group LtdWon by Nutshell PackagingWon by Portion Solutions LtdWon by Premier Foods Group LtdWon by S.P.L. Foods LtdWon by Walkers Snacks LtdWon by Weetabix Ltd
  • Jams & Reduced Sugar Jams

    This lot will cover Jams & Reduced Sugar Jams. Including but not limited to jams and marmalades; fruit jellies; fruit or nut purée and pastes, marmalades, orange marmalade, jams, apricot jam, blackcurrant jam, raspberry jam and strawberry jam. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £2,167,890 and £4,335,780 for the full 48 months (if extended).

    £4,335,780Won by Aimia Foods LtdWon by Brake Bros LtdWon by Hain Celestial UK LtdWon by Hunt's Food Group LtdWon by Nutshell PackagingWon by Portion Solutions Ltd
  • Gravy, Bouillon & Cooking Sauces

    This lot will cover Gravy, Bouillon & Cooking Sauces. Including but not limited to soups and broths, mixes for stocks and gravy mixes. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £1,264,603 and £2,529,205 for the full 48 months (if extended).

    £2,529,205Won by Brake Bros LtdWon by Hunt's Food Group LtdWon by Marillo Foods LtdWon by Mark Clegg & Company LtdWon by Nestle UK LtdWon by Portion Solutions LtdWon by Premier Foods Group LtdWon by Unilever UK Ltd
  • Single Serve Instant Soups & Bulk Soups

    This lot will cover Single Serve Instant Soups & Bulk Soups. Including but not limited to soups and broths, meat soups, fish soups, mixed soups, soups, soups mixes, broths, vegetable soups and canned goods. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £2,023,364 and £4,046,728 for the full 48 months (if extended).

    £4,046,728Won by Brake Bros LtdWon by H.J. Heinz Foods UK LtdWon by Portion Solutions LtdWon by Premier Foods Group LtdWon by Unilever UK Ltd
  • Custard

    This lot will cover Custard. Including but not limited to starches and starch products and custard. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £2,384,679 and £4,769,358 for the full 48 months (if extended).

    £4,769,358Won by Hunt's Food Group LtdWon by Premier Foods Group LtdWon by S.P.L. Foods Ltd
  • Condiments

    This lot will cover Condiments. Including but not limited to condiments and seasonings, vinegar; sauces; mixed condiments; mustard flour and meal; prepared mustard and herbs and spices. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £1,445,260 and £2,890,520 for the full 48 months (if extended).

    £2,890,520Won by BFS Group LtdWon by Brake Bros LtdWon by Hunt's Food Group LtdWon by H.J. Heinz Foods UK LtdWon by Marillo Foods LtdWon by Nutshell PackagingWon by Portion Solutions LtdWon by Premier Foods Group LtdWon by Unilever UK Ltd
  • Sugar, Sugar Portions and Sweeteners

    This lot will cover Sugar, Sugar Portions and Sweeteners. Including but not limited to sugar, white sugar and sugar syrups. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £2,709,863 and £5,419,725 for the full 48 months (if extended).

    £5,419,725Won by Brake Bros LtdWon by Hunt's Food Group LtdWon by Nutshell PackagingWon by Portion Solutions LtdWon by The Silver Spoon Company

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£72,263,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
25 October 2024
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
CerealsRiceOatsFood, beverages, tobacco and related productsBeef and veal productsCanned or tinned fish and other prepared or preserved fishCoated, canned or tinned fishCanned salmon+132 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£72,263,000
Award date
21 April 2025
Contract period
— → 11 April 2027
Winners
  • Adams Clinical Nutrition Ltd
  • Aimia Foods Ltd
  • Aymes International Ltd
  • BFS Group Ltd
  • Bang Curry Ltd
  • Brake Bros Ltd
  • Cereal Partners UK
  • H.J. Heinz Foods UK Ltd
  • Hain Celestial UK Ltd
  • Hunt's Food Group Ltd
  • Ivory & Ledoux Ltd
  • Juiceworks Ltd
  • Lakeland Dairy Sales Ltd
  • Marillo Foods Ltd
  • Mark Clegg & Company Ltd
  • Martin Mathew & Co Ltd
  • Nestle UK Ltd
  • Nutricia Ltd
  • Nutshell Packaging
  • Portion Solutions Ltd
  • Premier Foods Group Ltd
  • S.P.L. Foods Ltd
  • The Silver Spoon Company
  • Tilda LTD
  • Unilever UK Ltd
  • Walkers Snacks Ltd
  • Weetabix Ltd
  • icesupp ltd

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  1. Contract

    20 May 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    25 October 2024

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