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The Provision of Fruit and Veg via Direct Award to 1st Ranked supplier - Framework CAT1068 AP

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COLLEGE

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28 Jan 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire College, based in East Kilbride, Glasgow, has completed a procurement process for the provision of fresh fruit and vegetables. The procurement pertains to the education sector and is categorised under goods within the UKM95 region. The process reached the award stage, with the contract valued at £30,000. The procurement method employed was a limited one, specifically a direct award to the first-ranked supplier on Framework CAT1068 AP, Lot 5, with McLays Ltd being awarded the contract. This direct award was finalised with the contract being signed on 10th January 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of fresh produce, particularly those with strong existing frameworks or direct award capabilities. While this specific contract has already been awarded, similar procurement processes could benefit small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) able to demonstrate reliability and competitive pricing. Companies in the agriculture or food supply sectors could find expansions in educational institution contracts promising, as they align with consistent supply chain requirements and potential for long-term business growth through recurring contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Fruit and Veg via Direct Award to 1st Ranked supplier - Framework CAT1068 AP

Notice Description

Direct Award to the 1st Ranked supplier on Framework CAT 1068 AP Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Lot 5

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of Fruit and veg via Framework CAT1061- Fresh Fruit and Vegetables - LOT 5 - Direct Award to the 1st Ranked Supplier

Procurement Information

Direct Award to the 1st Ranked supplier on Framework CAT1068 AP - Fresh Fruit and Vegetables - LOT 5

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821956
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548266
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

CPV Codes

03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts

03221200 - Fruit vegetables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20251 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
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COLLEGE
Contact Name
Sue Hampshire
Contact Email
procurement@slc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1355807780

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G75 0NE
Post Town
Glasgow
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
East Kilbride Central South
Westminster Constituency
East Kilbride and Strathaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MCLAYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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