Award

Supply of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council has completed a public procurement process titled "Supply of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables," which falls under the goods category and is associated with the food supply industry. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, selecting the highest ranked contractor through the Scotland Excel Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Framework. The contract, valued at £400,000, was awarded to George Anderson & Sons on 21 July 2020, and it entails delivery of fresh produce to various locations across West Lothian. The procurement process was officially initiated on 11 September 2020, with all specified activities carried out in Livingston, UK.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the food supply sector, particularly those specialising in fresh fruit and vegetables. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in public sector contracts or local deliveries can leverage this awarded contract to showcase their capabilities. The direct award approach under the Scotland Excel framework encourages local suppliers to engage with the council, promoting growth and fostering ongoing relationships within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Supply of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Notice Description

Direct Award via Scotland Excel Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Framework. 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

Direct Award via Scotland Excel Fresh Fruit and Vegetables. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000630374
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394481
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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20205 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
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hayleigh.valentine@westlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1506281814

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GEORGE ANDERSON & SONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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