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title: "Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Frozen Foods"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b7fc"
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# Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Frozen Foods

Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b7fc

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Scotland Excel, a central purchasing body for public contracts in Scotland, awarding a framework titled "Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Frozen Foods". This procurement is classified under the goods category with a specific focus on deep-frozen products. The tender has been conducted under the open procedure, and it encompasses various delivery locations throughout Scotland, servicing its members, which include 32 local authorities and other bodies established under Scottish legislation. The deadline for submitting bids is 26th October 2021, while the contract values total £100 million across multiple lots.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the food supply industry, particularly those specialising in frozen goods such as bakery products, meat, seafood, fruits, and vegetables. Companies with strong logistics capabilities, quality management systems, and compliance with health and safety regulations will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may benefit from this framework, as it encourages community benefits and local engagement, thus increasing their chances of successful participation in this competitive bidding process.

## Notice

This Contract Notice is in relation to the renewal framework for Frozen Foods. It is anticipated that the scope of materials covered under the framework will include, but not limited to frozen - bakery products, meat products & meat substitute products, poultry, seafood, savoury products, fruit & vegetables, potato products, pizza, ice cream & desserts, and special function products.

### Lot Information

Supply Only of Frozen Foods

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Frozen Foods. It is anticipated that the scope of materials covered under the framework will include, but not limited to frozen - bakery products, meat, meat substitute products, poultry, seafood, savoury products, fruit & vegetables, potato products, pizza, ice cream & desserts, and special function products. Additional information: Please note that this is subject to change.

Distribution of Frozen Foods

This Contract Notice is in relation to the renewal framework for Frozen Foods. It is anticipated that the scope of materials covered under the framework will include, but not limited to frozen - bakery products, meat, meat substitute products, poultry, seafood, savoury products, fruit & vegetables, potato products, pizza, ice cream & desserts, and special function products. Additional information: Please note that this is subject to change.

Supply and Distribution of Frozen Foods

This Contract Notice is in relation to the renewal framework for Frozen Foods. It is anticipated that the scope of materials covered under the framework will include, but not limited to frozen - bakery products, meat, meat substitute products, poultry, seafood, savoury products, fruit & vegetables, potato products, pizza, ice cream & desserts, and special function products. Additional information: Please note that this is subject to change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018552-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | 15 Aug 2021 |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTLAND EXCEL |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 1AR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 13 |
| Supplier names | BFS GROUP LTD T/A BIDFOOD; BRAKES; DELICE DE FRANCE; DOWNIES OF WHITEHILLS; FAILTE FOODS; GREEN GOURMET; MCCAIN FOODS (GB; QUORN FOODS; SHETLAND FREEZER & FOOD CENTRE; THE UK FOODHALL; TUGO; UNILEVER; WILLIAM YULE & SON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15112000 - Poultry
- 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
- 15221000 - Frozen fish
- 15229000 - Frozen fish products
- 15250000 - Seafood
- 15251000 - Frozen crustaceans
- 15311000 - Frozen potatoes
- 15311200 - Diced, sliced and other frozen potatoes
- 15331100 - Fresh or frozen vegetables
- 15331170 - Frozen vegetables
- 15811000 - Bread products
- 15896000 - Deep-frozen products

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2022 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018552-2022
- 21 Sep 2021 at 08:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023420-2021
- 3 Jun 2021 at 11:14 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012426-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000662162
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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