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title: "Fruit, Vegetables, Bakery Products and Eggs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b257"
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# Fruit, Vegetables, Bakery Products and Eggs

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b257

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed the tender process for the supply and delivery of Fruit, Vegetables, Bakery Products, and Eggs. The contract has been awarded to George Anderson & Sons. This opportunity falls under the goods category and was initiated as an open procedure. The contract, with a value of £726,307, was signed on 19th December 2023. The procurement stage was planned and later converted into an active status. The main procurement category is goods with a focus on Fruit vegetables.

This procurement process by The City of Edinburgh Council presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in supplying food products. The successful tenderer, George Anderson & Sons, exemplifies how SMEs can compete effectively in public procurement. The procurement method was an open procedure with a focus on quality as a significant award criterion. The contract, initially planned, transitioned into an active status, showcasing the dynamic nature of public procurement processes and the potential for growth and partnership between public authorities and suppliers.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) has the requirement for the supply and delivery of Fruit, Vegetables, Bakery Products and Eggs. The Council directly operates a number of venues that require the supply of these goods, including but not limited to: schools, corporate offices, commercial venues and the Council run care homes. It is expected that this framework will be for a period of four years. Suppliers who may be interested in tendering for this opportunity are encouraged to note interest via Public Contracts Scotland. These goods need to be provided by a Supplier that delivers consistent service and meets stringent health and safety standards.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supplier will supply and deliver the goods to all of the sites that require these products across the Council Estate. The Council requires a Supplier that has the ability to provide customers with a comprehensive range of products that combine quality and value and comply with dietary requirements and meet Government Buying Standards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037394-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | 28 Jun 2023 |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 8/2/2027 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £726,307 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GEORGE ANDERSON & SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03142500 - Eggs
- 03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts
- 03221200 - Fruit vegetables
- 15612500 - Bakery products

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2023 at 09:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037394-2023
- 7 Aug 2023 at 09:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022867-2023
- 13 Mar 2023 at 15:42 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007266-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000740838
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=712082
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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