Award

Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products; Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Sep 2017 at 00:00

Tender

26 May 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland, is undertaking a procurement process for the supply of prepared vegetables and potato products, as well as fresh fruit and vegetables. This framework agreement, which falls under the health industry category, is based in Edinburgh, UK. Currently in the active tender stage, the process began on 26 May 2017 and submissions are due by 10 July 2017. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in the supply of fresh produce and food products, particularly those that have prior experience working with public sector organisations. The procurement is set to facilitate not only NHS Scotland Health Boards but also other NHS organisations, creating a chance for businesses to secure contracts across multiple regional lots in Scotland. Suppliers with the capacity to fulfil bulk orders and adhere to relevant health and safety standards will be well-positioned to compete in this process.

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Notice Title

Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products; Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Notice Description

National Services Scotland (NSS) acting through its division, National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement on behalf of All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS(Scotland) Act 1978) and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. This framework agreement is to provide a range of Prepared and Fresh vegetables, potatoes, fruit etc. to NHSS sites across mainland Scotland

Lot Information

Health Board Regional Area 1

Multi supplier Framework by participating health board areas 3 suppliers unranked by lot. Identified volumes included in the ITT are based on historical usage. These are indicative of future requirements Scope for the supply of prepared vegetables and potato products; fresh fruit and vegetables to be used within all healthcare enviroments available to all entities pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, i.e. All NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority. Indicative spend for Lot is from previous supplier uptakes and is shown for the duration of the framework including extension option.

Renewal: Extension for One (1) 12 month period

Health Board Regional Area 2

Multi supplier Framework by participating health board areas 3 suppliers unranked by lot. Identified volumes included in the ITT are based on historical usage. These are indicative of future requirements scope for the supply of prepared vegetables and potato products; fresh fruit and vegetables to be used within all healthcare environments available to all entities pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, i.e. All NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority. Indicative spend for Lot is from previous supplier uptakes and is shown for the duration of the framework including extension option.

Renewal: Extension for One (1) 12 month period

Health Board Regional Area 3

Multi supplier Framework by participating health board areas 3 suppliers unranked by lot. Identified volumes included in the ITT are based on historical usage. These are indicative of future requirements scope for the supply of prepared vegetables and potato products; fresh fruit and vegetables to be used within all healthcare environments available to all entities pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, i.e. All NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority. Indicative spend for Lot is from previous supplier uptakes and is shown for the duration of the framework including extension option.

Renewal: Extension for One (1) 12 month period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000496631
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT296947
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£7,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2017 - 30 Sep 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY")
Contact Name
Paul Dishington, Stephanie McNiven
Contact Email
pauldishington@nhs.net, stephaniemcniven@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1312756798, +44 1698794410

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284261
    Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products; Fresh Fruit and Vegetables - National Services Scotland (NSS) acting through its division, National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement on behalf of All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS(Scotland) Act 1978) and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. This framework agreement is to provide a range of Prepared and Fresh vegetables, potatoes, fruit etc. to NHSS sites across mainland Scotland
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT296947
    Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products; Fresh Fruit and Vegetables - National Services Scotland (NSS) acting through its division, National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement on behalf of All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS(Scotland) Act 1978) and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. This framework agreement is to provide a range of Prepared and Fresh vegetables, potatoes, fruit etc. to NHSS sites across mainland Scotland

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