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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Provision of Ambient Meals, In Cup Drinks and Ancillary Items," aimed at supplying ambient temperature meals to Police Scotland custody centres. This procurement falls under the services category, part of the public order and safety industry. The contract was awarded on 1st April 2018, with a total budget of £430,000. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure under a single supplier framework associated with Kent Police, and delivery was designated for addresses within the UK.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the food supply and catering sectors, particularly those capable of providing ambient meals and ancillary services. Companies like BFS Group Ltd T/A Bidfood, which successfully secured the contract, exemplify the kind of large suppliers that would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. As public sector procurement often requires high standards and compliance with specific regulations, businesses with experience in government or large-scale service contracts would likely have a competitive advantage.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Contract Award - Provision of Ambient Meals, In Cup Drinks and Ancillary Items

Notice Description

Supply and distribution of ambient temperature meals to Police Scotland custody centres.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award via Kent Police single supplier, single lot framework for the Provision of Ambient Meals, In Cup Drinks and Ancillary Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000588758
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359754
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

15894200 - Prepared meals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£430,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20188 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
Scottish Police Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BFS Group Ltd T/A Bidfood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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