--- title: "Supply and Delivery of Fresh Meat" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05987d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05987d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05987d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05987d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL" published: "2025-09-11" --- # Supply and Delivery of Fresh Meat Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05987d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05987d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05987d.json) ## Summary Fife Council is currently in the planning stages of a procurement process for the "Supply and Delivery of Fresh Meat," which falls under the goods category specified as animal products, meat and meat products according to the CPV classification. This procurement process is aimed at ensuring the dependable supply of fresh meat to schools and care homes throughout the Fife region. The Council seeks to establish a new contract to replace existing arrangements that are due to expire, securing the continuous provision of nutritious meals that meet national guidance and food safety standards. The procurement, planned to be conducted according to the European Union's directive 2014/24/EU, will be communicated further on 27th March 2026, reflecting Fife Council's position as a regional authority committed to supporting high standards in public nutrition and sustainability. The anticipated contract value is £800,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the meat supply industry, particularly those capable of providing high-quality, traceable, and sustainable products that meet stringent food safety and nutritional standards. Companies that are capable of ensuring continuous and reliable delivery, demonstrating compliance with Red Tractor or Quality Meat Scotland standards, and can engage in sustainable sourcing are well-suited for this contract. Suppliers from the local economy may particularly benefit, as the contract encourages practices that reduce carbon footprint and support local economic growth. Additionally, the promotion of fair working practices within the supply chain can provide ethical business opportunities for companies prioritising corporate social responsibility alongside business growth. ## Notice Fife Council has a statutory responsibility to provide healthy, nutritious meals to pupils across its network of schools and educational establishments. As part of this service, the Council requires a reliable and compliant mechanism for the purchase and ongoing supply of fresh meat products. Existing arrangements are due to expire and therefore a new Contract is required to ensure continued supply in line with national guidance, nutritional standards and value-for-money principles. High Level Scope The requirement will cover the supply and delivery of fresh meat and meat products to council-operated schools and educational facilities throughout the Fife region. The Council's overall ambition is to procure a reliable, sustainable supply of high-quality fresh meats that supports healthy eating in schools and delivers best value for Care Home residents. The procurement mechanism should therefore: Ensure continuous and uninterrupted supply to all school sites and Care Homes Provide compliant and traceable goods that meet food safety / assurance standards (Red Tractor, Quality Meat Scotland or equivalent) Support the delivery of nutritionally balanced meals in compliance with Scottish Government nutritional regulations Encourage sustainable sourcing, including reducing carbon footprint and supporting the local economy where appropriate Promote fair working practices across the supply chain Deliver value for money throughout the contract term ### Lot Information Lot 1 Fife Council has a statutory responsibility to provide healthy, nutritious meals to pupils across its network of schools and educational establishments. As part of this service, the Council requires a reliable and compliant mechanism for the purchase and ongoing supply of fresh meat products. Existing arrangements are due to expire and therefore a new Contract is required to ensure continued supply in line with national guidance, nutritional standards and value-for-money principles. High Level Scope The requirement will cover the supply and delivery of fresh meat and meat products to council-operated schools and educational facilities throughout the Fife region. The Council's overall ambition is to procure a reliable, sustainable supply of high-quality fresh meats that supports healthy eating in schools and delivers best value for Care Home residents. The procurement mechanism should therefore: Ensure continuous and uninterrupted supply to all school sites and Care Homes Provide compliant and traceable goods that meet food safety / assurance standards (Red Tractor, Quality Meat Scotland or equivalent) Support the delivery of nutritionally balanced meals in compliance with Scottish Government nutritional regulations Encourage sustainable sourcing, including reducing carbon footprint and supporting the local economy where appropriate Promote fair working practices across the supply chain Deliver value for money throughout the contract term ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055765-2025 | | 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 | 11 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 27 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | 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 | FIFE COUNCIL | | Locality | GLENROTHES | | Post town | Kirkcaldy | | Postcode | KY7 5LT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife | | Local authority | Fife | | Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton | | Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife | | Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15100000 - Animal products, meat and meat products - 15110000 - Meat ## Release History - 11 Sep 2025 at 10:55 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055765-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.fife.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000809973 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=809973 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00187 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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