Award

Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products; Fresh Fruit & Vegetables

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has recently completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products; Fresh Fruit & Vegetables". This initiative falls under the healthcare industry category and was based in Edinburgh. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure method and is at the Award stage. The contract, valued at £90,000, was officially signed on 1 October 2017, with relevant criteria to adhere to Food, Fluid, and Nutritional Standards for hospital meals.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in food supply, particularly those focused on fresh produce, prepared vegetables, and related products. Companies with experience in sourcing Scottish produce and operating under fair trade principles will be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Additionally, large-scale suppliers capable of meeting the nutritional standards outlined can leverage this procurement as a stepping stone to further engagements with the NHS and other public sector organisations in the food services sector.

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Notice Title

Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products; Fresh Fruit & Vegetables

Notice Description

To provide a range of prepared vegetables and potatoes; fresh fruit and vegetables, which are used in the provision of patient meals, and fruit which is provided as snack product, Scottish Produce, fair trade etc are required, this framework must remain in line with Food, Fluid and Nutritional Standards, Food in Hospitals 2016 and Nutrient and Allergen Criteria recommendations, HLW+ Criteria

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide a range of prepared vegetables and potatoes; fresh fruit and vegetables, which are used in the provision of patient meals, and fruit which is provided as snack product, Scottish Produce, fair trade etc are required, this framework must remain in line with Food, Fluid and Nutritional Standards, Food in Hospitals 2016 and Nutrient and Allergen Criteria recommendations, HLW+ Criteria

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000534630
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312948
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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) ("NSS")
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

FAILTE FOOD SERVICE

FRESH DIRECT LOCAL SCOTLAND

GEORGE ANDERSON & SONS

STIRLING POTATOES/STIRFRESH

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312948
    Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products; Fresh Fruit & Vegetables - To provide a range of prepared vegetables and potatoes; fresh fruit and vegetables, which are used in the provision of patient meals, and fruit which is provided as snack product, Scottish Produce, fair trade etc are required, this framework must remain in line with Food, Fluid and Nutritional Standards, Food in Hospitals 2016 and Nutrient and Allergen Criteria recommendations, HLW+ Criteria

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