Fresh Food DPS March 2026 - May 2026

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