Award

Supply and Distribution of Groceries and Provisions

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council, located at Waverley Court in Edinburgh, has completed the procurement process under the title "Supply and Distribution of Groceries and Provisions." This contract has been awarded to Sysco GB Limited, following an open procedure. The procurement falls under the industry category of General Public Services, specifically the CPV classification 15890000 related to groceries. The contract, valued at £10,510,000, was signed on 26th August 2025 and targets the delivery location within Edinburgh, under the framework of Scotland Excel 1423. The procurement process, managed by the Council, represents a strategic initiative in the distribution of goods, with the contract now in the active stage.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the grocery and provisions sector, particularly those equipped to handle large-scale distribution. It is especially advantageous for SMEs capable of offering logistical and distribution services in alignment with public procurement standards. Given the weighty contract value, the opportunity suits established businesses with robust delivery systems. The open procurement method offers a competitive platform for any capable supplier meeting the CPV classifications. Businesses with a strong supply chain management capacity in the United Kingdom, particularly those in or near Edinburgh, are ideally positioned to benefit from such contracts with local authorities.

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Notice Title

Supply and Distribution of Groceries and Provisions

Notice Description

Award of contract on Scotland Excel Framework for Supply and Distribution of Groceries and Provisions

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and Distribution of Groceries and Provisions. Please refer to Scotland Excel Framework Agreement 1423 for the Supply and Distribution of Groceries and Provisions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808396
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538381
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

15312310 - Flavoured potato crisps

15331400 - Preserved and/or canned vegetables

15550000 - Assorted dairy products

15612420 - Baking mixes

15820000 - Rusks and biscuits; preserved pastry goods and cakes

15842300 - Confectionery

15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods

15981000 - Mineral water

15982000 - Soft drinks

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,510,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jamie Smart
Contact Email
jamie.smart@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYSCO GB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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