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title: "01838-The Provision of Food Products to the Scottish Prison Service"
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# 01838-The Provision of Food Products to the Scottish Prison Service

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c853

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service is seeking suppliers for the provision of food products to its various estates, with the title "01838-The Provision of Food Products to the Scottish Prison Service". This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically in the food, beverages, tobacco and related products industry. The tender is currently in the active stage, with an anticipated contract commencement date of 17th November 2021, and includes three lots: Meat and Poultry, Frozen Food, and Pre-Packed Food. Interested parties should note that the deadline for bid submission is set for 27th August 2021, and the procurement follows an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for food suppliers, particularly those with expertise in providing meat, frozen, and pre-packed food products. Companies that specialise in Halal meat, frozen items, and ready-to-eat meals would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, suppliers capable of meeting stringent quality standards and those with a reliable supply chain that can ensure timely deliveries to the Scottish Prison Service estate are encouraged to consider this procurement as a means to expand their business operations.

## Notice

The SPS are seeking suppliers to provide food products across the SPS Estate. The intention is to divide the requirement into three lots: Lot 1: Meat and Poultry Lot 2: Frozen Food Lot 3: Prepacked Food Suppliers may bid for multiple lots. The anticipated contract commencement date for all lots is 17th of November 2021. SPS intend to award a three year contract with an optional extension of two years plus two years.

### Lot Information

01838 The Provision of Meat and Poultry

The SPS requires a supplier to provide and deliver meat and poultry products at all SPS sites across Scotland. The products include beef, lamb, pork, offal, bacon, poultry, sausages, puddings, cooked meats and meat based bakery goods. It will also include the supply of a range of Halal products. SPS orders circa 70 core items including a high volume of Halal lamb mince, lean steak mince, sliced lorne sausage, diced chicken and scotch pies. All products supplied shall comply with the required quality standards and classifications. The supplier shall also be required to evidence traceability within their supply chain. For Halal products, documentation will be required that the supplies of Halal Goods are obtained from a Halal supplier and certified by a Halal monitoring authority. All products shall be delivered within the agreed delivery timescales, (within 2 working days of an order being placed). The SPS has commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the Single Procurement Document (Scotland) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

Renewal: The contract has the option to be extended by up to an additional 4 years on a 2 year + 2 year basis.

01838 The Provision of Frozen Food

SPS wishes to establish a next generation contract to ensure continued supply and provision of frozen food to any SPS location, with a suitable supplier who can consistently provide the range of frozen food required by SPS and who can supply within an agreed delivery period. The frozen food required includes desserts, meat & poultry, prepared foods and vegetables, seafood and potato produce. SPS requires the frozen food products to be delivered in full and in line with the performance measures, in suitable packaging to protect from microbial, all other forms of external contamination and dehydration. All products supplied shall, at the date of delivery, have a minimum period to the 'use by date'; "best before"; or "best before end date" detailed on the products. The supplier shall use appropriate vehicles to ensure frozen foods are kept at required temperatures upon delivery, and ensure that all products supplied fully comply with relevant legislation. The SPS has commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the Single Procurement Document (Scotland) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

Renewal: The contract has the option to be extended by up to an additional 4 years on a 2 year + 2 year basis.

01838 The Provision of Pre-Packed Food

The SPS are seeking a supplier to provide and deliver a range of pre-packed food items across the SPS Estate. SPS order circa 350 producst, this includes, but is not limited to, pasta, rice, preserves, sugar and tinned foods. It shall also include a range of dessert mixes and breakfast cereals. All items supplied under the published specification shall fully comply with the appropriate regulations identified in the contract including all relevant quality standards and classifications. The successful supplier shall be required to ensure all deliveries shall be made within 2 working days. The SPS has commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the Single Procurement Document (Scotland) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

Renewal: The contract has the option to be extended by up to an additional 4 years on a 2 year + 2 year basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030631-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,818,569 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9HW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BESTWAY WHOLESALE; BFS GROUP LTD T/A BIDFOOD; MCLAYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 03142500 - Eggs
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15100000 - Animal products, meat and meat products
- 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
- 15311000 - Frozen potatoes
- 15331170 - Frozen vegetables
- 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products
- 15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2021 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030631-2021
- 15 Jul 2021 at 12:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016609-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court
- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000660741
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00384
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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