Tender

FIF025-26 Off-Script Oral Nutritional Supplements (ONS)

NHS FIFE

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Tender

26 May 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Fife has initiated an open procurement process for "FIF025-26 Off-Script Oral Nutritional Supplements (ONS)" under the health industry category. This tender invites electronic submissions and is managed through the Public Contracts Scotland (PCS-Tender) portal. The procurement pertains to goods and focuses on delivering oral nutritional supplements on a non-prescription basis with home delivery across various locations within the UKM72 region. Key dates for this tender include a submission deadline on 25th June 2026, with the award period commencing the same day. The procurement is valued at £600,000 and adheres to an open procedure method.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in nutritional supplements or healthcare logistics. Companies with expertise in non-prescriptive health product distribution, home delivery services, and that are comfortable navigating electronic procurement platforms, would find this contract particularly beneficial. The contract offers an initial three-year term with potential extensions, allowing for long-term business growth. The specific focus on quality and price in the award criteria means competitive pricing strategies combined with robust complaint procedures will be advantageous in securing this contract.

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Notice Title

FIF025-26 Off-Script Oral Nutritional Supplements (ONS)

Notice Description

Off-Script Oral Nutritional Supplements (ONS)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Oral Nutritional Supplements (ONS) are to be supplied on an Off Script/Non-GP10 basis via a Non-Prescribing Ordering (NPO) model with home delivery.

Renewal: Initial 3 years with the option to extend by 2 x 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832705
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556597
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15880000 - Special nutritional products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS FIFE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNFERMLINE
Postcode
KY12 0SU
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Dunfermline North
Westminster Constituency
Dunfermline and Dollar

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