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09 May 2025 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, based in Glasgow, has recently concluded the procurement process for updating the "Setting the Table - Guidance Update Writer" aimed at enhancing the nutritional guidance and food standards for early learning and childcare providers in Scotland. The procurement, categorised under services, specifically addresses the food, beverages, and related products and education and training services industries. Gina Gorvett Nutrition, located in Whitley Bay, has been awarded this contract, which is valued at £8,360. The award stage of this tender was finalised on 9th May 2025, marking the active status of the contract.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in nutritional consultancy, educational materials, and content writing, especially those focused on early childhood nutrition. Companies with expertise in developing scientifically-backed educational resources or those with a strong background in nutrition and catering could find similar opportunities advantageous, as the Scottish Government actively seeks to update and disseminate vital guidance to childcare providers. Engaging in such public contracts can enhance the business's portfolio and establish a foothold in government procurement projects, fostering long-term business growth within a broader market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Setting the Table - Guidance Update Writer

Notice Description

Setting the Table: Nutritional guidance and food standards for early learning and childcare providers in Scotland were first published in 2015 then updated in 2018. The current update is being commissioned to ensure that the publication takes account of the most up to date scientific evidence and nutritional guidance.It provides the standards for food provision, along with guidance and practical solutions. This aims to ensure that all children aged 0-5 in funded and non-partner childcare settings across Scotland are offered meals, snacks and drinks that meet their nutritional requirements, as well as supporting the development of positive food habits. The updated guidance is for all childcare providers that serve food and drinks to children in Scotland and wider including catering organizations.This procurement strategy sets out the procurement approach that will be taken to appoint a writer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000747290
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529973
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,360 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

Angus Council

Children's Hearings Scotland

East Dunbartonshire Council

Fife College

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

LHC Procurement Group for the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA)

Muirhouse Housing Association

NHS Grampian

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

National Library of Scotland

North East Scotland College

Perth & Kinross Council

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Borders Council

Scottish Enterprise

Scottish Police Authority

The City of Edinburgh Council

UHI Executive Office

University of Strathclyde

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
44
Supplier Names

Gina Gorvett Nutrition

Glen Shuraig Consulting Ltd

T B Mackay Energy Services Ltd

Nottingham Rehab Limited

Artscape Gardens

Streamtec Ltd

Republic of Media

The Lines Between Ltd.

Dennis Eagle Limited

Bechtle direct Ltd.

CR Contracting North LTD

Lorien Resourcing Ltd

Harper Macleod LLP

Stand

Venesky Brown Ltd

Growth Flag (part of GC Insight)

Zenith Property Conservation Ltd

Treka Bus Ltd

Mehler Vario System GmbH

RS Fleet Installations Ltd

COPTRZ Limited

Topspeed Couriers Ltd

Deloitte LLP

Gibb & Beveridge Engineering Agencies Ltd

Arco Limited

Lion Safety (SMI Scotland)

Harvey Nash

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited

Thorntons Law LLP

Hillcrest Futures Limited

rov scotland

delson contracts ltd

JML Contracts Ltd

Burns Construction (Aberdeen) Ltd

KINTO UK Ltd

Currie & Brown UK Limited

Arcadis LLP

Maclin Electric Ltd

Hymans Robertson LLP

Edenred (UK Group) Ltd

Irvine Civil Engineering Ltd

Storm ID Ltd

Wylie Shanks Architects LLP

Wellside Research Ltd

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