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Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Groceries and Provisions

Orkney Islands Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Oct 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

08 Aug 2023 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Orkney Islands Council, in the UK, has initiated a tender process titled "Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Groceries and Provisions" within the Education industry category. The procurement method is an open procedure with a total contract value of GBP 1,396,746. The deadline for tender submissions is 7th September 2023, with the bid opening scheduled for the same day. The contract period is for 5 years, starting from 9th October 2023, and includes a renewal option. The opportunity is suitable for businesses offering goods and interested in supplying to education establishments and healthcare facilities within Orkney.

This tender from the Orkney Islands Council presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses to secure a long-term contract for supplying groceries and provisions to various authority establishments, including schools, care homes, and healthcare facilities. Businesses specialising in the supply and delivery of goods, particularly in the food industry, are encouraged to participate. The procurement process follows an open procedure, allowing fair competition among interested suppliers. With a sizeable contract value and an extensive contract period, this opportunity can significantly contribute to business growth and establish stable partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Groceries and Provisions

Notice Description

The Authority and NHS Orkney requires the supply and delivery of Groceries and Provisions to a number of authority establishments throughout Orkney and Balfour Hospital.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority requires the supply and delivery of Groceries and Provisions to a number of Authority establishments throughout Orkney for a period of 5 years (3 years initial term with 2 x 12 month extensions). This is a continuing requirement for a variety of establishments including schools, care homes, Papdale Halls of Residence and NHS Orkney's Balfour Hospital.

Renewal: Initial term of 3 years with 2 x 12 month extensions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000740151
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541324
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39222000 - Catering supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,396,746 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,396,746 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,396,746 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2023 - 8 Oct 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
July 2028

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Orkney Islands Council
Additional Buyers

NHS Orkney

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Postcode Area
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM65 Orkney Islands
Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

James Wilson (Orkney) Ltd.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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