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SUPPLY OF FRESH WILD VENISON TO INVERARAY PRIMARY SCHOOL

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council has completed the procurement process for supplying fresh wild venison to Inveraray Primary School, located in the UKM region. The tender, identified as "SUPPLY OF FRESH WILD VENISON TO INVERARAY PRIMARY SCHOOL," fell under the goods category and involved a single-stage open procedure, as per the Open Contracting Data Standard. This was initiated earlier in 2025, with the tender period closing on 1st August 2025 and the award phase commencing on 4th August 2025. The contract was awarded to Argyll Game Ltd, an SME based in Argyll, on 15th December 2025. The contract was activated with a value of £3,000 and is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The procurement process ensured transparency and fair opportunity by facilitating electronic submissions through the Public Contracts Scotland platform.

This procurement process presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and distribution of fresh game meats, especially those looking to expand their offerings into educational and public sector domains. SMEs like Argyll Game Ltd are particularly well-positioned to compete in such tenders, given their agility and capability to fulfil specific regional demand efficiently. Suppliers with expertise in logistics and a strong commitment to quality and traceability in goods can find similar opportunities beneficial for business growth, offering pathways to showcase and expand their portfolios within public sector procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

SUPPLY OF FRESH WILD VENISON TO INVERARAY PRIMARY SCHOOL

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to appoint a single supplier to supply and distribute fresh wild venison to Inveraray Primary School.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to appoint a single supplier to supply and distribute fresh wild venison to Inveraray Primary School.

Renewal: Option to extend for 1 year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804991
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548616
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 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
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Laura McNaughton, Lewis Cowburgh
Contact Email
laura.mcnaughton@argyll-bute.gov.uk, lewis.cowburgh@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1586555232

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARGYLL GAME

Further Information

Notice Documents

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