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title: "Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Groceries and Provisions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03edfb"
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buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
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# Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Groceries and Provisions

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03edfb

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Orkney Islands Council involved an invitation to tender for the supply and delivery of groceries and provisions to various establishments in Orkney, including NHS Orkney's Balfour Hospital. The contract, identified by OIC/PROC/1751, falls under the catering supplies industry category and was conducted via an open procedure, aimed at procuring goods. The procurement was initiated in August 2023, with a substantial contract valued at £1,396,746 signed on 30th October 2023. Despite an original tender status of active, the procurement stage has reached the award phase, resulting in an active contract with James Wilson (Orkney) Ltd. as the supplier. The contract covers a 5-year term beginning 9th October 2023, potentially extending to October 2028, with a focus area located in Orkney (region UKM65).

This procurement presents significant business opportunities, particularly for local suppliers within the groceries and provisions sector who can provide continuity and quality in supply chain management. The emphasis on quality delivery, contract management, and continuity, alongside a price component of the evaluation criteria, suggests that businesses with a robust logistical framework, competitive pricing, and the ability to manage contracts efficiently would be well-suited to contend. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like the awarded supplier, James Wilson (Orkney) Ltd., exemplify the potential for growth within the local economy by fulfilling such essential service contracts to public entities, illustrating a clear avenue for similar businesses seeking expansion through public procurement engagements.

## Notice

The Authority and NHS Orkney requires the supply and delivery of Groceries and Provisions to a number of authority establishments throughout Orkney and Balfour Hospital.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority requires the supply and delivery of Groceries and Provisions to a number of Authority establishments throughout Orkney for a period of 5 years (3 years initial term with 2 x 12 month extensions). This is a continuing requirement for a variety of establishments including schools, care homes, Papdale Halls of Residence and NHS Orkney's Balfour Hospital.

Renewal: Initial term of 3 years with 2 x 12 month extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064818-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2023 - 8 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | July 2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,396,746 |
| Lots value | £1,396,746 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,396,746 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JAMES WILSON (ORKNEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39222000 - Catering supplies

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2025 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064818-2025
- 8 Aug 2023 at 14:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023108-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ohb.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000740151
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00368
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00369

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