Award

Supply and Delivery of Community Meals

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Award

18 Aug 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Borders Council, a regional authority located in Newtown St Boswells, has completed the award stage of a public procurement process titled "Supply and Delivery of Community Meals." This contract relates to the provision of community meals and was executed as part of the Scotland Excel National Framework. The procurement process followed an open method, appealing to service providers within the general public services industry category, specifically targeting the delivery of meals (CPV code 55521100), in the UKM91 region. The procurement covers the period from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025, with the contract being formally signed on 1st April 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large businesses specialising in food supply and delivery services. Empresas like apetito ltd, which successfully secured this contract, demonstrate the potential benefits and lucrative aspects of engaging with public procurement processes. The contract value is approximately £64,915, making it an appealing option for businesses seeking to expand their portfolio in public sector catering services. While this award notice marks the completion of the current cycle, similar opportunities are likely to arise as part of ongoing frameworks and future tenders. Interested businesses should consider engagement in such frameworks to tap into new growth avenues.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Community Meals

Notice Description

This notice reflects the regulated call-off spend against the Scotland Excel National Framework for The Supply and Delivery of Community Meals by Scottish Borders Council during the 12 month period 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and delivery of Community Meals from the Scotland Excel National Framework during the period 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807451
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537145
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

15894200 - Prepared meals

55521100 - Meals-on-wheels services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,915 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20241 years 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
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ryan Douglas
Contact Email
procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1835824000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APETITO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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