---
title: "Invitation to Tender for Catering Provisions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035f2a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2022-08-16"
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# Invitation to Tender for Catering Provisions

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035f2a

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council has initiated a tender process for catering provisions, titled "Invitation to Tender for Catering Provisions". The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase. The council is seeking suppliers/providers for the supply and delivery of catering products to various authority establishments throughout Orkney. A Meet the Buyer Event is scheduled to take place on Friday 19th August 2022 at Kirkwall Town Hall. The main procurement category is goods, and the industry classification is catering supplies. The event aims to provide information regarding the procurement process and sign up contractors to the advertising portal before the formal tender exercises begin in September 2022.

This tender opportunity by the Orkney Islands Council presents a chance for businesses specializing in catering supplies to secure contracts for providing a range of products such as fresh milk, fruit, vegetables, meat, and more to council establishments and hospitals in Orkney. Businesses interested in collaborating with public authorities and healthcare providers for catering services should consider participating in this planned tender process. The event offers a platform for both existing and new contractors to engage with the procurement team, ensuring a transparent and competitive process for securing contracts starting from November 2023 onwards.

## Notice

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement to appoint suppliers / providers in relation to the supply and delivery of catering products to a number of authority establishments throughout Orkney. The required provisions are as follows: Fresh Milk, Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Potatoes, Fresh Fish, Fresh Butchers Meat, Bread and Morning Goods, Frozen Food, Groceries and Provisions and Dairy Products. The Contracts will be collaborative in conjunction with Orkney Islands Council and NHS Orkney (Balfour Hospital).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council and NHS Orkney have a requirement for the supply and delivery of catering supplies to a number of OIC and NHS Orkney establishments throughout Mainland Orkney, including the linked isles of Burray and South Ronaldsay and the inner isles (Shapinsay, Rousay and Hoy) with an anticipated start date commencing 1 November 2023 and into 2024 depending on the end date of the existing contacts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022692-2022 |
| 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 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Sep 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | NHS ORKNEY |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall West and Orphir |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39222000 - Catering supplies

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2022 at 15:11 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022692-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000702295
- https://www.ohb.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=702295
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00369

## Provenance

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