---
title: "Provisions"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000471364"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"THE AUTHORITY\")"
published: "2017-04-03"
---

# Provisions

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000471364

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland, is currently undertaking a procurement process for the "Provisions" tender. This procurement falls under the healthcare industry category and aims to establish a framework agreement for the supply of various provisions to NHSS sites across mainland Scotland and its islands. The procurement stage is active with an open procedure method in place. Key dates include a bid opening on 18 January 2017, and the contract is expected to run from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2020, with a potential one-year extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of goods for healthcare environments. Companies that specialise in food supply, healthcare products, or associated provisions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, bidders should be prepared to demonstrate relevant certifications and a history of service, as the procurement also emphasises community benefits and support for economic and social objectives throughout the contract period.

## Notice

National Services Scotland (NSS) acting through its division, National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement on behalf of All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS(Scotland) Act 1978) and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. This framework agreement is to provide a range of provisions to NHSS sites across mainland Scotland and islands.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Single supplier Framework 1 supplier only. Identified volumes included in the ITT are based on historical usage. These are indicative of future requirements Scope for the supply of a range of provisions to be used within all healthcare enviroments available to all entities

Renewal: Original term for 3 years with option to extend for additional 1 year period only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR278954 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £25,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| 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 | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR278954
- 30 Nov 2016 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC265599

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC265599
  Provisions - National Services Scotland (NSS) acting through its division, National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement on behalf of All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS(Scotland) Act 1978) and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. This framework agreement is to provide a range of provisions to NHSS sites across mainland Scotland and islands.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR278954
  Provisions - National Services Scotland (NSS) acting through its division, National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement on behalf of All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisation established pursuant to the NHS(Scotland) Act 1978) and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. This framework agreement is to provide a range of provisions to NHSS sites across mainland Scotland and islands.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000471364

## Provenance

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