---
title: "Provisions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0322dc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2022-03-16"
---

# Provisions

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0322dc

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is planning to tender a new National Framework for the provision of various food and related products during the fiscal year 2022. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) is expected to be published on 20 April 2022. The total estimated value of this procurement is £24,000,000, focusing on food, beverages, tobacco, and related products, with supply to NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Boards. The procurement is currently in the planning stage and covers a four-year framework period.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the food supply industry, particularly those offering canned and dry products, beverages, and other foodstuffs that meet the needs of health authorities. Suppliers who can provide high-quality provisions suitable for health services, especially those familiar with the public sector procurement processes in Scotland, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The framework's multi-supplier model encourages participation from a diverse range of suppliers, promoting business growth through collaboration and increased access to NHS resources.

## Notice

Renewal of a National Framework (NP743) to cover a full range of Provisions Products. (indicative of and not limited to) Canned fruit, meat and vegetables, beverages, biscuits, pasta and rice, powder milk, dessert mixes etc

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A range of dry, canned and sundries products to be use by health boards across Scotland Multi supplier Framework. The Framework Agreement may be used by all mainland and Island NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Boards (including the common services agency) and by all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Boards, and the Authority or other NHS Organisations established pursuant to NHS (Scotland Act 1978) and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. All Scottish Hospices. Additional information: Total value shown is for the duration of the framework and based on 12 months' suppliers spend data. The Framework period shall be for 4 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007234-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Apr 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| 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 South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2022 at 16:34 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007234-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=684954
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

## Provenance

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