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Direct Award for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables (Fresh and pre-prepared

South Lanarkshire Council

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02 Apr 2020 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire Council is the leading authority in a collaborative procurement process for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, effectively catering for both South and North Lanarkshire Councils. The procurement, classified under goods, utilised an open procedure, and the contract has been awarded to G Carruthers & Sons Ltd, following a review of the Scotland Excel Framework. The Call-Off Contract is active and spans four years, commencing on 1 April 2020 and concluding on 31 March 2024, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The contract value is £3,000,000 and was officially signed on 25 March 2020.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in the supply of fresh produce and related goods. Companies that are established suppliers in the food sector or specialise in logistics and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetables would find this procurement particularly relevant. The success of G Carruthers & Sons Ltd, the current supplier, showcases the potential for local SMEs to secure valuable contracts within public sector frameworks, with collaborative initiatives across councils offering an avenue for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Award for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables (Fresh and pre-prepared

Notice Description

South Lanarkshire Council is the lead Council in undertaking this collaborative procurement exercise for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables on behalf of, and in consultation with, North Lanarkshire Council A review of this Framework resulted in our incumbent supplier, George Carruthers & Sons Ltd being the highest ranked provider on the Framework for both North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire Council. On review of the options available to the Council under the Scotland Excel Framework it was agreed that directly selecting the highest ranked contractor from the framework would provide best value to the Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Lanarkshire Council is the lead Council in undertaking this collaborative procurement exercise for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables on behalf of, and in consultation with, North Lanarkshire Council. A review of this Framework resulted in our incumbent supplier, George Carruthers & Sons Ltd being the highest ranked provider on the Framework for both North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire Council. On review of the options available to the Council under the Scotland Excel Framework it was agreed that directly selecting the highest ranked contractor from the framework would provide best value to the Council. The Call-Off Contract is for 4 years for the period 01 April 2020 to 31 March 2024 with the option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000619323
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384696
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

CPV Codes

03221200 - Fruit vegetables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20206 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Lanarkshire Council
Additional Buyers

North Lanarkshire Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Postcode Area
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

G CARRUTHERS & SONS LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384696
    Direct Award for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables (Fresh and pre-prepared - South Lanarkshire Council is the lead Council in undertaking this collaborative procurement exercise for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables on behalf of, and in consultation with, North Lanarkshire Council A review of this Framework resulted in our incumbent supplier, George Carruthers & Sons Ltd being the highest ranked provider on the Framework for both North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire Council. On review of the options available to the Council under the Scotland Excel Framework it was agreed that directly selecting the highest ranked contractor from the framework would provide best value to the Council.

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