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title: "Supply & Distribution Of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes, Prepared Products, and Milk"
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# Supply & Distribution Of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes, Prepared Products, and Milk

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04694e

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## Summary

Argyll and Bute Council has conducted a multi-lot procurement process for the "Supply & Distribution Of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes, Prepared Products, and Milk". The process has been completed with awards being made on 19th September 2024 for various lots including areas such as Bute, Cowal, and Helensburgh and Lomond. The procurement, which was open to electronic submissions, focused on goods within the food industry (CPV: 15000000) and covered multiple regions (UKM). Key dates included multiple signing ceremonies on 19th September 2024, with another on 30th September 2024. The procurement method was an open procedure, ensuring transparency and fair competition.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in food supply and distribution, particularly SMEs that can excel in both technical quality and competitive pricing. Companies like Jessmay's, J M Breckenridge, and Mills Milk (Scotland) Ltd, which have already secured contracts, demonstrate the potential for business growth through participation in such procurement processes. Businesses with expertise in managing regional deliveries and meeting stringent technical and quality criteria will find this tender fitting, offering stable, long-term contracts with options for renewal. The procurement also includes community benefits, enhancing the positive impact on local communities and contributing to sustainable business growth.

## Notice

A multi-lot tender to meet the requirements for the Supply & Distribution Of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes, Prepared Products, and Milk.

### Lot Information

1b - Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Prepared Products - Cowal

Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Prepared Products to locations in relation to 'Cowal' as classified within the tender documentation.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

1c - Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Prepared Products - Helensburgh and Lomond

Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Prepared Products to locations in relation to 'Helensburgh and Lomond' as classified within the tender documentation.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

1a - Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Prepared Products - Bute

Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Prepared Products to locations in relation to 'Bute' as classified within the tender documentation.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

2a - Supply & Distribution of Milk - Bute

Supply & Distribution of Milk to locations in relation to 'Bute' as classified within the tender documentation.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

2b - Supply & Distribution of Milk - Cowal

Supply & Distribution of Milk to locations in relation to 'Cowal' as classified within the tender documentation.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

1d - Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Prepared Products - West Argyll

Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Prepared Products to locations in relation to 'West Argyll' as classified within the tender documentation.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

2c - Supply & Distribution of Milk - Helensburgh and Lomond

Supply & Distribution of Milk to locations in relation to 'Helensburgh and Lomond' as classified within the tender documentation.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

2d - Supply & Distribution of Milk - West Argyll

Supply & Distribution of Milk to locations in relation to 'West Argyll' as classified within the tender documentation.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031330-2024 |
| 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 | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | In early-mid 2027 or 2028 (should extension options be agreed). |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,626,000 |
| Lots value | £1,350,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £549,300 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | FAILTE FOOD SERVICE; J M BRECKENRIDGE; JESSMAY'S; MILLS MILK (SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03221200 - Fruit vegetables
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15511000 - Milk

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2024 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031330-2024
- 21 May 2024 at 13:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016032-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000767016
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063

## Provenance

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