Award

Provision of Grocery, Frozen and Chilled Food

FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE

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20 Aug 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a tender initiated by Forth Valley College, a body governed by public law, located in Falkirk, UKM76. Titled "Provision of Grocery, Frozen and Chilled Food", the contract aims to supply and deliver a variety of food items to all Forth Valley College campuses. The procurement falls under the education category and uses an open procedure for the purchase of goods, specifically grocery products. After a complete evaluation, the contract was awarded on 18th August 2025 to Sysco GB Limited, a large supplier based in Ashford, UKJ45. This award marks the successful completion of the procurement process, with the contract commencing on 1st August 2025 for an initial period of 12 months, extendable by another year contingent on satisfactory performance.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses within the food supply industry to explore and potentially expand their operations in the education sector. Businesses specialising in wholesale grocery, frozen, and chilled food supply could benefit from such contracts, establishing strong partnerships with educational institutions. Large businesses experienced in extensive food logistics and distribution would be well-suited to compete, given the contract's substantial value of £420,000. Although the procurement method was open, the contract attracted bids primarily from one large supplier, signifying the scope for new entrants to diversify the offerings and potentially bid competitively in future tenders. As the contract is part of the TUCO framework for supply and distribution, it highlights structured procurement that ensures quality and consistency across educational campuses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Grocery, Frozen and Chilled Food

Notice Description

This contract includes the supply and delivery of a wide range of grocery, frozen, and chilled food items to all Forth Valley College campuses.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract includes the supply and delivery of a wide range of grocery, frozen, and chilled food items, to all Forth Valley College campuses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807738
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537369
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 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
FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE
Contact Name
Ester Vasallo
Contact Email
procurement@forthvalley.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1324403000

Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK2 9AD
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM76 Falkirk, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk North
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYSCO GB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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