Establishing a framework agreement for the supply of beverages, confectionery, and snacks to NHS Trusts, covering various product categories with an anticipated value of £83,200,000 for 48 months, including specific values for different product lots.
Beverages, Confectionery & Snacks 2025. NHS Supply Chain: Food seeks to establish a Non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the supply of Beverages, Confectionery and Snacks to Trusts within the NHS (the “Customer(s)”). via the Stocked Route covering products from the following categories: Coffee, Tea, Carbonated Drinks, Non-Carbonated Drinks, Cordials, Juice, Water, Vitamin Drinks, Hot Chocolate, Malted Drinks, In-Cup Products, Vending Consumables, Biscuits, Cakes, Crisps Snacks, Confectionery and Healthier Snacking.
The awarded suppliers will be responsible for the supply who will deliver and manage Beverages, Confectionery and Snacks into the NHS and its Trusts for their catering needs. It is anticipated that in the first 24 months the value of the Framework Agreement will be in the region of £40,000,000. This is based on the circa 300 of Trusts currently using the NHS Supply Chain: Food’s framework. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value of the Framework Agreement will be in the region of £83,200,000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business. Retail & Patient Coffee This lot will cover Retail & Patient Coffee Including but not limited to Instant freeze-dried coffee granules, Instant freeze dried decaffeinated coffee granules, Instant spay dried coffee granules, Instant spay dried decaffeinated coffee granules, Iced coffee (Ambient stable) and Cappuccino Mixes. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £6,104,760 and £12,696,320 for the full 48 months (if extended). Retail & Patient Tea This lot will cover Retail & Patient Tea Including but not limited to tea bags, bulk brew and flavoured tea bags. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £1,864,000 and £3,877,120 for the full 48 months (if extended). Carbonated & Non-Carbonated Drinks This lot will cover Carbonated & Non-Carbonated Drinks Including but not limited to Cola flavoured drinks, flavoured carbonated drinks and flavoured non-carbonated drinks. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £3,776,000 and £7,854,080 for the full 48 months (if extended). Patient Cordials This lot will cover Patient Cordials Including but not limited to Cordials and Sugar Free Cordials. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £2,268,000 and £4,717,440 for the full 48 months (if extended). Retail & Patient Juice This lot will cover Retail & Patient Juice Including but not limited to 1L fruit juices, Ambient single serve juice and Juice cartons. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £2,528,000 and £5,258,240 for the full 48 months (if extended). Retail & Patient Water This lot will cover Retail & Patient Water Including but not limited to Water cuplets, Still water bottle, Sparkling water bottle, Still water can, Sparkling water can and Flavoured water. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £1,640,000 and £3,411,200 for the full 48 months (if extended). Vitamin Drinks This lot will cover Vitamin Drinks. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £296,000 and £615,680 for the full 48 months (if extended). Hot Chocolate & Malted Drinks This lot will cover Hot Chocolate & Malted Drinks Including but not limited to Instant hot chocolate powder and instant malted drink powder. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £1,064,000 and £2,213,120 for the full 48 months (if extended). In Cup Products & Vending Consumables This lot will cover In Cup Products & Vending Consumables Including but not limited to 7oz In Cup Hot Beverages. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £268,000 and £557,440 for the full 48 months (if extended). Patient Biscuits This lot will cover patient feeding biscuits Including but not limited to roll pack biscuits, mini pack biscuits, gluten free biscuits and savoury biscuits. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £12,719,240 and £26,457,600 for the full 48 months (if extended). Patient Cakes This lot will cover patient feeding cakes Including but not limited to individually wrapped cakes, gluten free cakes, vegan cakes and higher energy cakes. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £1,632,000 and £3,394,560 for the full 48 months (if extended). Retail & Patient Crisps This lot will cover retail and patient feeding crisps including but not limited to Fried potato crisps and Non-potato based snacks. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £3,556,000 and £7,396,480 for the full 48 months (if extended). Confectionery This lot will cover confectionery Including but not limited to retail sweets and chocolate bars. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £1,452,000 and £3,020,160 for the full 48 months (if extended). Healthier Snacks This lot will cover healthier snacks Including but not limited to Savoury snacks (lower in sugar, fat salt and calorie content), rice cakes, popcorn, fruit based snacks, Fruit pouches, cereal bars, Malt & fruit based loaves and Nuts. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be £832,000 and £1,730,560 for the full 48 months (if extended).