Award

Frozen Food

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Oct 2021 at 07:55

Tender

04 Jun 2021 at 10:35

Planning

01 Apr 2021 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) seeking suppliers for a National Framework concerning Frozen Food products. This framework is designed for use by all mainland and island NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Boards, covering a significant contract value of £14 million over a four-year period. Currently, the procurement is at the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 21 September 2021, following a competitive open procedure that allowed various suppliers to submit bids.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for food suppliers, particularly those specialised in frozen products. Businesses involved in the food industry, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger corporations, may find this framework particularly advantageous. Given the emphasis on quality and price in the award criteria, suppliers capable of delivering high-quality frozen food at competitive prices would be well-positioned to compete for contracts under this framework. The commitment to community benefits also highlights the importance of suppliers who can contribute positively to the local healthcare ecosystem.

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Notice Title

Frozen Food

Notice Description

Renewal of a National Framework (NP705)to cover a full range of Frozen Food products

Lot Information

Lot 1

A range of Frozen Food to be use by health boards across Scotland Multi supplier Framework. The Framework Agreement may be used by all mainland and Island NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Boards (including the common services agency) and by all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Boards, and the Authority or other NHS Organisations established pursuant to NHS (Scotland Act 1978) and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. All Scottish Hospices. Additional information: Total value shown is for the duration of the framework and based on 12 months' suppliers spend data. The Framework period shall be for 4 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a249
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025304-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
19 May 2021Expired
Award Date
20 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Loraine Hartley
Contact Email
loraine.hartley@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756366

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BFS GROUP LTD T/A BIDFOOD

BRAKE BROS

LOMOND FINE FOODS

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