This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Oct 2024 at 12:07

Tender

21 May 2024 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council has conducted a multi-lot procurement process for the "Supply & Distribution Of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes, Prepared Products, and Milk". The process has been completed with awards being made on 19th September 2024 for various lots including areas such as Bute, Cowal, and Helensburgh and Lomond. The procurement, which was open to electronic submissions, focused on goods within the food industry (CPV: 15000000) and covered multiple regions (UKM). Key dates included multiple signing ceremonies on 19th September 2024, with another on 30th September 2024. The procurement method was an open procedure, ensuring transparency and fair competition.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in food supply and distribution, particularly SMEs that can excel in both technical quality and competitive pricing. Companies like Jessmay's, J M Breckenridge, and Mills Milk (Scotland) Ltd, which have already secured contracts, demonstrate the potential for business growth through participation in such procurement processes. Businesses with expertise in managing regional deliveries and meeting stringent technical and quality criteria will find this tender fitting, offering stable, long-term contracts with options for renewal. The procurement also includes community benefits, enhancing the positive impact on local communities and contributing to sustainable business growth.

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Notice Title

Supply & Distribution Of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes, Prepared Products, and Milk

Notice Description

A multi-lot tender to meet the requirements for the Supply & Distribution Of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes, Prepared Products, and Milk.

Lot Information

1b - Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Prepared Products - Cowal

Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Prepared Products to locations in relation to 'Cowal' as classified within the tender documentation.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

1c - Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Prepared Products - Helensburgh and Lomond

Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Prepared Products to locations in relation to 'Helensburgh and Lomond' as classified within the tender documentation.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

1a - Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Prepared Products - Bute

Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Prepared Products to locations in relation to 'Bute' as classified within the tender documentation.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

2a - Supply & Distribution of Milk - Bute

Supply & Distribution of Milk to locations in relation to 'Bute' as classified within the tender documentation.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

2b - Supply & Distribution of Milk - Cowal

Supply & Distribution of Milk to locations in relation to 'Cowal' as classified within the tender documentation.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

1d - Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Prepared Products - West Argyll

Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Prepared Products to locations in relation to 'West Argyll' as classified within the tender documentation.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

2c - Supply & Distribution of Milk - Helensburgh and Lomond

Supply & Distribution of Milk to locations in relation to 'Helensburgh and Lomond' as classified within the tender documentation.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

2d - Supply & Distribution of Milk - West Argyll

Supply & Distribution of Milk to locations in relation to 'West Argyll' as classified within the tender documentation.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04694e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031330-2024
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

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

03221200 - Fruit vegetables

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

15511000 - Milk

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,626,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,350,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£549,300 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
In early-mid 2027 or 2028 (should extension options be agreed).

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Argyll and Bute Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Postcode Area
Paisley
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

FAILTE FOOD SERVICE LIMITED

J M BRECKENRIDGE

Jessmay's

Mills Milk (Scotland) Ltd

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