Award

Provision of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Bakery Products, Eggs and Milk

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Sep 2023 at 00:00

Tender

09 May 2023 at 00:00

Planning

07 Mar 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Borders Council is in the process of awarding a contract titled "Provision of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Bakery Products, Eggs and Milk" in the goods category. The contract is for the supply and distribution of these items to establishments across the Scottish Borders Council area. The procurement stage is at the award phase, and the value of the active contract is £1,427,107.64 GBP, signed on September 5, 2023.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses providing fresh food and dairy products. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in supplying fresh produce to public authorities are well-suited to compete. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the contract involves delivering products to various locations within the Scottish Borders region. Businesses with a focus on quality, timely delivery, and competitive pricing would find this tender suitable for enhancing their market presence and revenue streams.

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Notice Title

Provision of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Bakery Products, Eggs and Milk

Notice Description

This Contract is for the supply and distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Bakery Products, Eggs and Milk to Scottish Borders Council. Deliveries to be made to establishments across Scottish Borders Council area within agreed delivery schedules.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract is for the supply and distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Bakery Products, Eggs and Milk to Scottish Borders Council. Deliveries to be made to establishments across the Council within agreed delivery schedules.

Options: We would like to invite tenderers to provide details of non core products that they can supply to Scottish Borders Council along with pricing.

Renewal: There is the option to extend this Contract for a further one year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000725060
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488176
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

03142500 - Eggs

03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts

03212000 - Potatoes and dried vegetables

03221000 - Vegetables

03221200 - Fruit vegetables

03333000 - Fresh cows' milk

15511000 - Milk

15612500 - Bakery products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,278,162 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,278,162 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,427,107 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Apr 2023Expired
Award Date
5 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
It is anticipated that a Prior Information Notice will be issued for the next tender process in March 2027.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
N/A
Contact Email
procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1835824000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GEORGE ANDERSON & SONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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