Award

Frozen Food

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Oct 2025 at 00:00

Tender

20 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, better known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), recently awarded a contract for the renewal of a National Framework covering a range of frozen food products. This contract was awarded on 16 September 2025, following an open procurement procedure. The awarded framework is designed to supply health boards across Scotland, including both mainland and island regions, as per the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978. The procurement process culminated in the award phase, and the framework has a period of four years with an active status. The total value of the contract is approximately £25,372,733 GBP. The procurement is part of the health industry category, with NHS Scotland being the main beneficiary of the delivered goods.

The tender represents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers in the frozen foods industry. The use of an open procurement procedure ensures that a wide range of businesses, from large firms to SMEs, have the opportunity to participate in this lucrative sector. Companies with a robust supply chain and capabilities in food storage, distribution, and compliance with food safety standards are well-suited to compete within this framework. The inclusion of multiple suppliers, such as Sysco GB Limited, Lomond Fine Foods Ltd, and BFS Group Ltd T/A Bidfood, highlights the collaborative nature of the framework that accommodates diverse suppliers, fostering competitive yet dynamic business partnerships. This initiative not only supports the operational needs of NHS Scotland but also promotes economic growth across relevant businesses in the UK food supply chain.

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Notice Title

Frozen Food

Notice Description

Renewal of a National Framework (NP705)to cover a full range of Frozen Food products

Lot Information

Lot 1

A range of Frozen Food to be use by health boards across Scotland Multi supplier Framework. The Framework Agreement may be used by all mainland and Island NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Boards (including the common services agency) and by all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Boards, and the Authority or other NHS Organisations established pursuant to NHS (Scotland Act 1978) and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. All Scottish Hospices.. Total value shown is for the duration of the framework and based on 12 months' suppliers spend data. The Framework period shall be for 4 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798639
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540762
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£26,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,372,733 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months 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 COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Gordon Dickson, Loraine Hartley
Contact Email
gordon.dickson@nhs.scot, loraine.hartley@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756366, +44 1313145522

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
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 South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BFS GROUP LTD T/A BIDFOOD

LOMOND FINE FOODS

SYSCO GB

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