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Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Groceries and Provisions

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Award

13 Oct 2025 at 13:36

Tender

08 Aug 2023 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Orkney Islands Council involved an invitation to tender for the supply and delivery of groceries and provisions to various establishments in Orkney, including NHS Orkney's Balfour Hospital. The contract, identified by OIC/PROC/1751, falls under the catering supplies industry category and was conducted via an open procedure, aimed at procuring goods. The procurement was initiated in August 2023, with a substantial contract valued at £1,396,746 signed on 30th October 2023. Despite an original tender status of active, the procurement stage has reached the award phase, resulting in an active contract with James Wilson (Orkney) Ltd. as the supplier. The contract covers a 5-year term beginning 9th October 2023, potentially extending to October 2028, with a focus area located in Orkney (region UKM65).

This procurement presents significant business opportunities, particularly for local suppliers within the groceries and provisions sector who can provide continuity and quality in supply chain management. The emphasis on quality delivery, contract management, and continuity, alongside a price component of the evaluation criteria, suggests that businesses with a robust logistical framework, competitive pricing, and the ability to manage contracts efficiently would be well-suited to contend. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like the awarded supplier, James Wilson (Orkney) Ltd., exemplify the potential for growth within the local economy by fulfilling such essential service contracts to public entities, illustrating a clear avenue for similar businesses seeking expansion through public procurement engagements.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Groceries and Provisions

Notice Description

The Authority and NHS Orkney requires the supply and delivery of Groceries and Provisions to a number of authority establishments throughout Orkney and Balfour Hospital.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority requires the supply and delivery of Groceries and Provisions to a number of Authority establishments throughout Orkney for a period of 5 years (3 years initial term with 2 x 12 month extensions). This is a continuing requirement for a variety of establishments including schools, care homes, Papdale Halls of Residence and NHS Orkney's Balfour Hospital.

Renewal: Initial term of 3 years with 2 x 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03edfb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064818-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1,396,746 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,396,746 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,396,746 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2023 - 8 Oct 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
July 2028

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

NHS ORKNEY

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Post Town
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 West and Orphir
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JAMES WILSON (ORKNEY

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