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title: "Provision of Supply and Delivery of School Compliant Soluble Hot Chocolate"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ee5e"
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# Provision of Supply and Delivery of School Compliant Soluble Hot Chocolate

Buyer: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ee5e

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by Glasgow City Council for the provision of supply and delivery of school-compliant soluble hot chocolate to secondary school premises. Falling under the industry category of non-alcoholic beverages, this contract is specifically for goods delivery in the Glasgow area, identified within region UKM82. The process followed the open procedure method with submissions required by 17 April 2025. The awarding stage has been completed as of 11 September 2025, with the contract valued at GBP 18,775 awarded to Caffia Coffee Group. The key requirement for this contract was compliance with various Scottish and European regulations regarding food safety and nutritional standards.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in food and beverage services, particularly those capable of adhering to stringent nutritional guidelines important in school environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit, given that all six submitted bids were from SMEs, highlighting a competitive arena that values operational flexibility and specific expertise in food services. Companies engaged in sustainable practices would find additional prospects aligned with the tender's emphasis on sustainability and fair work standards, enhancing business reputation and expanding their market reach within public sector supply chains.

## Notice

The soluble compliant school hot chocolate supplied and delivered to all secondary school premises must comply in all respects with the relevant provisions of law, as amended, governing the quality of products for human consumption and labelling as follows - (i) Food Safety Act 1990 (ii) The Food Hygiene (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (iii) The General Food Regulations 2004 (iv) The Food Information (Scotland) Regulations 2014 as amended The compliant Regulated specification for the soluble hot chocolate is detailed below- The hot chocolate must be compliant with the Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drink in Schools (Scotland) Regulations 2020 Schedule 2 Part1 Section 15 (f). Consumables containing sugar or fat provided by the successful Supplier must comply with the nutritional guidance contained within the Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drink in Schools Regulations (Scotland) 2020 as detailed below: Lower fat milk drinks containing no more than 0.5g of free sugar per 100ml No more than 5g of total sugar per 100ml No more than 1.8g of total fat per 100ml Please note - It is the Glucose Syrup or Dried Glucose Syrup in the ingredients of the vast majority of Hot Chocolate that would count as added sugar, and thus would contravene the Regulations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The soluble compliant school hot chocolate supplied and delivered to all secondary school premises must comply in all respects with the relevant provisions of law, as amended, governing the quality of products for human consumption and labelling as follows - (i) Food Safety Act 1990 (ii) The Food Hygiene (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (iii) The General Food Regulations 2004 (iv) The Food Information (Scotland) Regulations 2014 as amended The compliant Regulated specification for the soluble hot chocolate is detailed below - The hot chocolate must be compliant with the Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drink in Schools (Scotland) Regulations 2020 Schedule 2 Part1 Section 15 (f). Consumables containing sugar or fat provided by the successful Supplier must comply with the nutritional guidance contained within the Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drink in Schools Regulations (Scotland) 2020 as detailed below: Lower fat milk drinks containing no more than 0.5g of free sugar per 100ml No more than 5g of total sugar per 100ml No more than 1.8g of total fat per 100ml Please note - It is the Glucose Syrup or Dried Glucose Syrup in the ingredients of the vast majority of Hot Chocolate that would count as added sugar, and thus would contravene the Regulations.

Options: Substitution of Product (not additional) If during the term of the contract, the successful Supplier is unable to continue to supply the exact item requested, the successful Supplier must inform the representative within the CPU via email, giving sound reason for their inability to do so. The successful Supplier must provide the allergen and nutritional data sheet for proposed substitute item as any alternative product offered must be acceptable to the council. The CPU member of staff will require to consult with the Senior Food Safety Advisor to receive confirmation that a substitute item can be accepted. Following confirmation of approved data sheet, the council will request samples to be provided in order to test. The alternative product must be of an equivalent-higher specification and be charged at the agreed contract price or less.

Renewal: 12 months prior to the expiry date, the council may consider commencing a new tender process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056007-2025 |
| 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 | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | June 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £57,190 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,775 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAFFIA COFFEE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15980000 - Non-alcoholic beverages

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2025 at 07:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056007-2025
- 18 Mar 2025 at 11:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009856-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.glasgow.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793417
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00196

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