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Planning

16 Aug 2022 at 16:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Orkney Islands Council has initiated a tender process for catering provisions, titled "Invitation to Tender for Catering Provisions". The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase. The council is seeking suppliers/providers for the supply and delivery of catering products to various authority establishments throughout Orkney. A Meet the Buyer Event is scheduled to take place on Friday 19th August 2022 at Kirkwall Town Hall. The main procurement category is goods, and the industry classification is catering supplies. The event aims to provide information regarding the procurement process and sign up contractors to the advertising portal before the formal tender exercises begin in September 2022.

This tender opportunity by the Orkney Islands Council presents a chance for businesses specializing in catering supplies to secure contracts for providing a range of products such as fresh milk, fruit, vegetables, meat, and more to council establishments and hospitals in Orkney. Businesses interested in collaborating with public authorities and healthcare providers for catering services should consider participating in this planned tender process. The event offers a platform for both existing and new contractors to engage with the procurement team, ensuring a transparent and competitive process for securing contracts starting from November 2023 onwards.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Catering Provisions

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement to appoint suppliers / providers in relation to the supply and delivery of catering products to a number of authority establishments throughout Orkney. The required provisions are as follows: Fresh Milk, Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Potatoes, Fresh Fish, Fresh Butchers Meat, Bread and Morning Goods, Frozen Food, Groceries and Provisions and Dairy Products. The Contracts will be collaborative in conjunction with Orkney Islands Council and NHS Orkney (Balfour Hospital).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council and NHS Orkney have a requirement for the supply and delivery of catering supplies to a number of OIC and NHS Orkney establishments throughout Mainland Orkney, including the linked isles of Burray and South Ronaldsay and the inner isles (Shapinsay, Rousay and Hoy) with an anticipated start date commencing 1 November 2023 and into 2024 depending on the end date of the existing contacts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035f2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022692-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39222000 - Catering supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Sep 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Orkney Islands Council
Additional Buyers

NHS Orkney

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Postcode Area
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM65 Orkney Islands

Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

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