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Award

12 Sep 2025 at 08:40

Tender

18 Mar 2025 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Glasgow City Council for the provision of supply and delivery of school-compliant soluble hot chocolate to secondary school premises. Falling under the industry category of non-alcoholic beverages, this contract is specifically for goods delivery in the Glasgow area, identified within region UKM82. The process followed the open procedure method with submissions required by 17 April 2025. The awarding stage has been completed as of 11 September 2025, with the contract valued at GBP 18,775 awarded to Caffia Coffee Group. The key requirement for this contract was compliance with various Scottish and European regulations regarding food safety and nutritional standards.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in food and beverage services, particularly those capable of adhering to stringent nutritional guidelines important in school environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit, given that all six submitted bids were from SMEs, highlighting a competitive arena that values operational flexibility and specific expertise in food services. Companies engaged in sustainable practices would find additional prospects aligned with the tender's emphasis on sustainability and fair work standards, enhancing business reputation and expanding their market reach within public sector supply chains.

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Notice Title

Provision of Supply and Delivery of School Compliant Soluble Hot Chocolate

Notice Description

The soluble compliant school hot chocolate supplied and delivered to all secondary school premises must comply in all respects with the relevant provisions of law, as amended, governing the quality of products for human consumption and labelling as follows - (i) Food Safety Act 1990 (ii) The Food Hygiene (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (iii) The General Food Regulations 2004 (iv) The Food Information (Scotland) Regulations 2014 as amended The compliant Regulated specification for the soluble hot chocolate is detailed below- The hot chocolate must be compliant with the Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drink in Schools (Scotland) Regulations 2020 Schedule 2 Part1 Section 15 (f). Consumables containing sugar or fat provided by the successful Supplier must comply with the nutritional guidance contained within the Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drink in Schools Regulations (Scotland) 2020 as detailed below: Lower fat milk drinks containing no more than 0.5g of free sugar per 100ml No more than 5g of total sugar per 100ml No more than 1.8g of total fat per 100ml Please note - It is the Glucose Syrup or Dried Glucose Syrup in the ingredients of the vast majority of Hot Chocolate that would count as added sugar, and thus would contravene the Regulations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The soluble compliant school hot chocolate supplied and delivered to all secondary school premises must comply in all respects with the relevant provisions of law, as amended, governing the quality of products for human consumption and labelling as follows - (i) Food Safety Act 1990 (ii) The Food Hygiene (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (iii) The General Food Regulations 2004 (iv) The Food Information (Scotland) Regulations 2014 as amended The compliant Regulated specification for the soluble hot chocolate is detailed below - The hot chocolate must be compliant with the Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drink in Schools (Scotland) Regulations 2020 Schedule 2 Part1 Section 15 (f). Consumables containing sugar or fat provided by the successful Supplier must comply with the nutritional guidance contained within the Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drink in Schools Regulations (Scotland) 2020 as detailed below: Lower fat milk drinks containing no more than 0.5g of free sugar per 100ml No more than 5g of total sugar per 100ml No more than 1.8g of total fat per 100ml Please note - It is the Glucose Syrup or Dried Glucose Syrup in the ingredients of the vast majority of Hot Chocolate that would count as added sugar, and thus would contravene the Regulations.

Options: Substitution of Product (not additional) If during the term of the contract, the successful Supplier is unable to continue to supply the exact item requested, the successful Supplier must inform the representative within the CPU via email, giving sound reason for their inability to do so. The successful Supplier must provide the allergen and nutritional data sheet for proposed substitute item as any alternative product offered must be acceptable to the council. The CPU member of staff will require to consult with the Senior Food Safety Advisor to receive confirmation that a substitute item can be accepted. Following confirmation of approved data sheet, the council will request samples to be provided in order to test. The alternative product must be of an equivalent-higher specification and be charged at the agreed contract price or less.

Renewal: 12 months prior to the expiry date, the council may consider commencing a new tender process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ee5e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056007-2025
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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

15980000 - Non-alcoholic beverages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£57,190 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,775 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
June 2029

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Glasgow City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Caffia Coffee Group

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