Award

Direct Award for the Supply and Delivery of Groceries and Provisions

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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14 Aug 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Direct Award for the Supply and Delivery of Groceries and Provisions," operating under the Scotland Excel Framework. This initiative falls within the general public services industry category, with a particular focus on the supply and distribution of groceries and provisions. The procurement has been conducted through a selective approach using a restricted procedure. The framework period spans from 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2029, with the contract set to run from 18 July 2025 to 17 June 2029, and an optional extension of up to 12 months. The delivery location is primarily in the region of UKM95, which encompasses South Lanarkshire.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for large-scale suppliers, particularly those able to provide a wide range of grocery items efficiently and cost-effectively. The call-off contract, worth approximately £14.3 million, has been awarded to Sysco GB Limited (formerly Brakes Bros Ltd.), showcasing the potential for substantial business growth for similar suppliers in the food and provisions industry. Businesses experienced in large-scale supply chains and operating within regional or local authority frameworks would find this contract especially beneficial. Such contracts can help expand national reach and deepen engagements with public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Award for the Supply and Delivery of Groceries and Provisions

Notice Description

The Council's Community and Enterprise Resources, Facilities Services have an ongoing requirement to appoint a suitable supplier for the Supply & Delivery of Groceries and Provisions. The Council's Procurement Service has identified a suitable and accessible Framework as follows: Framework: Scotland Excel Framework for the Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Groceries and Provisions 1423 (Lot 1: Dairy and Chilled Products, Lot 2: Dried Goods and Ambient Products, Lot 3: Crisps and Confectionary, Lot 4: Soft Drinks and Water). Framework period: 1 May 2025 until 30 April 2029

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Lanarkshire Council awarded a call-off contract by Direct Award under the Scotland Excel Framework for the Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Groceries and Provisions 1423 (Lot 1: Dairy and Chilled Products, Lot 2: Dried Goods and Ambient Products, Lot 3: Crisps and Confectionary, Lot 4: Soft Drinks and Water) As part of the tender process the Scotland Excel Framework permits Council's to directly select a supplier from the Framework by either direct award or mini competition. Following a review of the framework information and a benchmarking exercise a contract is awarded via direct award based on the most economically advantageous Framework provider able to meet the Council's specific requirements to Sysco GB Limited (formerly known as Brakes Bros Ltd.) The call-off contract period is from 18 July 2025 to 17 June 2029 with an optional extension of up to 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807212
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537019
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15800000 - Miscellaneous food products

15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,256,128 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 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
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYSCO GB

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537019
    Direct Award for the Supply and Delivery of Groceries and Provisions - The Council's Community and Enterprise Resources, Facilities Services have an ongoing requirement to appoint a suitable supplier for the Supply & Delivery of Groceries and Provisions. The Council's Procurement Service has identified a suitable and accessible Framework as follows: Framework: Scotland Excel Framework for the Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Groceries and Provisions 1423 (Lot 1: Dairy and Chilled Products, Lot 2: Dried Goods and Ambient Products, Lot 3: Crisps and Confectionary, Lot 4: Soft Drinks and Water). Framework period: 1 May 2025 until 30 April 2029

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