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Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

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 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

18 Jun 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, initiated by The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), involved the awarding of a contract for the supply of Prepared Vegetables, Potato Products, Fresh Fruit, and Vegetables. This contract belongs to the health industry category, specifically targeting health services across mainland and island NHS Scotland Health Boards. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, ensuring competitive fairness, with tenders received electronically and a formal tender period ending on 24th July 2025. The framework agreement, announced on 7th October 2025, entails a three-year contract period with the potential for an additional one-year extension, aligning with the Agency's commitment to delivering sustainable and high-quality service provisions. Key locations identified include various NHS regions such as Ayrshire & Arran, Dumfries & Galloway, Fife, Greater Glasgow & Clyde, and others.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the agricultural and food supply sectors, specifically those dealing with fresh produce. Companies with a focus on providing high-quality goods at competitive prices are well-positioned to benefit, especially if they have previous experience in supplying to healthcare facilities. The framework values quality and cost with an 80% weightage on price criteria, thereby appealing to businesses that can maximise cost efficiency. Additionally, the requirement for certified standards such as BRC Global Standard for Food Safety underscores the tender's emphasis on compliance and quality, favouring enterprises that maintain robust food safety and quality assurance protocols. The opportunity for recurrent contracts through the extension options further incentivises businesses to establish sustained quality and service commitment in partnership with NHS Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Notice Description

Renewal of a National Framework (NP775)to cover a full range of Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables.

Lot Information

NHS Dumfries & Galloway

A range of Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to be used by patient, staff and visitors across Scotland, multi supplier ranked 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 NHSScotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisations established pursuant to the 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 duration of the framework including optional extension periods. The framework period shall be 3 years with option to extend for 1 x 12 months periods

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

NHS Ayrshire & Arran

A range of Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products; Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to be used by patient, staff and visitors across Scotland, multi supplier ranked 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 3 years with option to extend for 1 x 12 months periods

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

NHS Fife

A range of Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to be used by patient, staff and visitors across Scotland, multi supplier ranked 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 NHSScotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisations established pursuant to the 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 duration of the framework including the optional extension periods. The framework period shall be 3 years with option to extend for 1 x 12 months periods

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

The Golden Jubilee Hospital

A range of Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products; Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to be used by patient, staff and visitors across Scotland, multi supplier ranked 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 duration of the framework including the optional extension periods. The framework period shall be 3 years with option to extend for 1 x 12 months periods

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

A range of Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products; Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to be used by patient, staff and visitors across Scotland, multi supplier ranked 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 duration of the framework including the optional extension periods. The framework period shall be 3 years with option to extend for 1 x 12 months periods

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

NHS Grampian

A range of Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products; Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to be used by patient,staff and visitors across Scotland, multi supplier ranked 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 NHSScotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisations established pursuant to the 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 duration of the framework including the optional extension periods. The framework period shall be 3 years with option to extend for 1 x 12 months periods

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

NHS Lanarkshire and The State Hospital

A range of Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products; Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to be used by patient, staff and visitors across Scotland, multi supplier ranked 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 duration of the framework including the optional extension periods. The framework period shall be 3 years with option to extend for 1 x 12 months periods

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

NHS Tayside

A range of Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products; Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to be used by patient, staff and visitors across Scotland, multi supplier ranked 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 duration of the framework including optional extension periods. The framework period shall be 3 years with option to extend for 1 x 12 months periods

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

NHS Lothian and NHS Borders

A range of Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products; Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to be used by patient, staff and visitors across Scotland, multi supplier ranked 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 duration of the framework including optional extension periods. The framework period shall be 3 years with option to extend for 1 x 12 months periods

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798641
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540783
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
£9,290,419 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,290,415 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,237,675 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 202511 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
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
4
Supplier Names

FAILTE FOOD SERVICE LIMITED

George Anderson & Sons

Mark Murphy - Part of Dole Foodservice

Premier Produce Scotland Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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