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Frozen Food

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the provision of frozen food products by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh. This tender falls under the open procurement method and is categorized as a goods contract within the health industry. The procurement status is complete, with the award date recorded as 1 October 2017. The contract is valued at £72,000 and involves the delivery of products compliant with the Food, Fluid and Nutritional Standards as specified in the Food in Hospitals 2016 guidelines.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in food supply, particularly those with experience in the health sector. Suppliers capable of meeting stringent nutritional standards and providing high-quality frozen food products would be well-positioned to compete in this market. Large-scale providers such as Brakes and BFS Group Ltd T/A Bidfood have already engaged, illustrating the competitive landscape and the potential for other businesses to expand their operations in this essential public sector supply chain.

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Notice Title

Frozen Food

Notice Description

To provide a range of frozen food products , which are used in the provision of patient meals, while ensuring that it remains in line with Food, Fluid and Nutritional Standards, Food in Hospitals 2016 and Nutrient and Allergen Criteria recommendations

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide a range of frozen food products , which are used in the provision of patient meals, while ensuring that it remains in line with Food, Fluid and Nutritional Standards, Food in Hospitals 2016 and Nutrient and Allergen Criteria recommendations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000534910
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR313147
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
£72,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 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
Not specified
Contact Email
nss.procurementteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BFS GROUP LTD T/A BIDFOOD

BRAKES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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