Planning

Specialist Food Products

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow City Council has announced a planned procurement process for the supply of Specialist Food Products, aimed at catering events and other scenarios requiring premium ingredients. This procurement falls under the category of general public services within the food industry and is located in Glasgow City. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a scheduled future tender notice date set for 31st July 2025. The council intends to expand the tender's scope to include lots such as artisan bread, ambient wrapped cakes, and frozen desserts, aiming to replace the existing contract expiring in December 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for suppliers in the food industry, particularly those offering specialty products like game, shellfish, and vegan or gluten-free options. Additionally, producers of artisan bread, pastries, and individually wrapped sweets will find this an ideal opportunity to expand their business within the public sector. Businesses capable of supplying high-quality frozen desserts are also well-placed to benefit. The diverse lot structure allows for niche suppliers to compete effectively, supporting business growth through potential partnerships with a central purchasing body like Glasgow City Council.

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Notice Title

Specialist Food Products

Notice Description

Glasgow City Council has a requirement for the provision of Specialist Food Products for the use in event catering and other situations where a more prestigious menu and ingredient is required. Currently the council has a contract for Specialist Products; however this is due to expire in December this year, and the council are now developing a strategy for a new tender. As part of the strategy development, the council is looking to expand the scope of the tender to include lots for artisan bread, ambient wrapped cakes and frozen desserts. The following lot structure would apply; 1. Specialist Food Products, comprising game, shellfish, pies, prepared meat, vegan & gluten free products 2. Artisan Bread 3. Ambient Wrapped Cakes 4. Frozen Desserts

Lot Information

Specialist Food Products

Specialist Food Products, comprising game, shellfish, pies, prepared meat etc.

Artisan Bread

Artisan bread, croissants, pastries, gluten-free and vegan bread, rolls, and other associated products.

Ambient Wrapped Cakes

Individually wrapped cakes, muffins, and cookies for resale.

Specialist Frozen Desserts

Supply and delivery of frozen desserts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801091
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532096
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts

03311700 - Salmon

15111100 - Beef

15130000 - Meat products

15131320 - Preparations of goose or duck liver

15131600 - Beef and veal products

15131610 - Beef meatballs

15540000 - Cheese products

15542300 - Feta cheese

15543100 - Blue cheese

15543400 - Parmesan cheese

15544000 - Hard cheese

15545000 - Cheese spreads

15811000 - Bread products

15811200 - Rolls

15811300 - Croissants

15811500 - Prepared bread products

15812000 - Pastry goods and cakes

15812100 - Pastry goods

15812120 - Pies

15812121 - Savoury pies

15812200 - Cakes

15820000 - Rusks and biscuits; preserved pastry goods and cakes

15821200 - Sweet biscuits

15833100 - Desserts

15870000 - Condiments and seasonings

15871000 - Vinegar; sauces; mixed condiments; mustard flour and meal; prepared mustard

15871200 - Sauces, mixed condiments and mixed seasonings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jay.mansfield@glasgow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01412876450

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
Post Town
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
TLM82 Glasgow City

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532096
    Specialist Food Products - Glasgow City Council has a requirement for the provision of Specialist Food Products for the use in event catering and other situations where a more prestigious menu and ingredient is required. Currently the council has a contract for Specialist Products; however this is due to expire in December this year, and the council are now developing a strategy for a new tender. As part of the strategy development, the council is looking to expand the scope of the tender to include lots for artisan bread, ambient wrapped cakes and frozen desserts. The following lot structure would apply; 1. Specialist Food Products, comprising game, shellfish, pies, prepared meat, vegan & gluten free products 2. Artisan Bread 3. Ambient Wrapped Cakes 4. Frozen Desserts

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