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SPS-02133 Contingency Food Packs

THE SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "SPS-02133 Contingency Food Packs," which falls under the public order and safety category. The process, initiated through an open procedure, sought suppliers for dried food packs suitable for lunch and dinner across various locations in Scotland. The contract was awarded to European Freeze Dry Ltd, an SME based in Preston, with a contract value of £7,000,000. The contract was signed on 14th August 2024, with the procurement stages including planning, tendering, and awarding, leading up to the completion stage on 21th November 2024.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for businesses capable of supplying dried food packs, creating growth prospects especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the food supply chain industry. Companies with a capacity to fulfil large-scale orders for public sector clients are well-suited for these opportunities. This award also reflects a significant demand within the public sector for reliable suppliers, which can inspire businesses to strategically align their offerings to cater to similar future contracts effectively.

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Notice Title

SPS-02133 Contingency Food Packs

Notice Description

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is seeking a supplier to supply dried food packs suitable for lunch and dinner to be used within their establishments across Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS shall commence this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders on Public Contract Scotland - Tender (PCS-T) in due course. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.. A contract has now been awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000758694
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518831
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, 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

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

15800000 - Miscellaneous food products

15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods

15897300 - Food parcels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 2024Expired
Award Date
14 Aug 20241 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
THE SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
spsprocurementcdt@prisons.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313303790

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9DJ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EUROPEAN FREEZE DRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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