Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is conducting a procurement process for the renewal of a National Framework (NP775), aimed at providing a comprehensive range of prepared vegetables, potato products, fresh fruit, and vegetables to NHS entities and Scottish hospices across Scotland. The procurement is focusing on NHS Scotland's mainland and island health boards, reflecting its dedication to health services as governed by the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978, including Integrated Joint Boards. The procurement, classified under the food, beverages, and tobacco category, is currently at the tender stage, with an expected framework period of three years plus an optional one-year extension. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders by 24th July 2025, leveraging the open procedure through electronic submissions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the food supply industry to expand their services across Scotland's healthcare sector. Ideal competitors would be companies with proficiency in the provision of large-scale food supplies, maintaining high food safety certifications such as the BRC Global Standard and SALSA. With a total indicative contract value of over £9 million annually, this multi-supplier framework ensures considerable business expansion and diversification. Especially beneficial for established suppliers with reliable distribution networks and a commitment to community benefits, participation in this framework can enhance their reputation and profitability within public procurement sectors. Suppliers must demonstrate strong pricing strategies and quality service offers to maximise their competitiveness within this highly ranked framework agreement.

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Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

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

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

18th June 2025 14:32:08 PM

Tender Deadline

24th July 2025 09:30:00 AM 7 days remaining
Contract Summary

Renewal of a National Framework (NP775)to cover a full range of Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-054f3d

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Goods

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Framework
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

15000000

CPV Division(s)

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
Awarding Authority

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

Buyer Name

Loraine Hartley

Buyer Email

loraine.hartley@nhs.scot

Buyer Phone

+44 1312756366

Buyer Address

Gyle Square (NSS Head Office), 1 South Gyle Crescent

Edinburgh

EH12 9EB

United Kingdom

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Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

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

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