National framework agreement for ambient food products — tender for supply of dried goods and preserves, nutritional supplements, commodities and seasonal canned goods, non-seasonal goods to the NHS Supply Chain on a national and local basis. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of estimated annual value of GBP 15 000 000 in the first year 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.

Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure under any forthcoming procurement will be in the region of
£60,000,000.

Procurement of the following categories to be delivered to NHS supply chain depots via the stocked route of supply:
Canned Goods
Oral Nutritional Supplements, Thickeners & Glucose Products
Cereals & Porridge
Jams
Reduced Sugar Jam
Gravy, Bouillons and Cooking Sauces
Single Serve Instant Soup
Bulk Soup
Custard
Condiments
Sugar
Sugar Portions
Sweeteners
Milk Powder & Portions
Non-Diary Milk
Edible Oils
Grocery Lines