---
title: "Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products; Fresh Fruit and Vegetables"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000496631"
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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: "2017-09-29"
---

# Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products; Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000496631

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland, is undertaking a procurement process for the supply of prepared vegetables and potato products, as well as fresh fruit and vegetables. This framework agreement, which falls under the health industry category, is based in Edinburgh, UK. Currently in the active tender stage, the process began on 26 May 2017 and submissions are due by 10 July 2017. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in the supply of fresh produce and food products, particularly those that have prior experience working with public sector organisations. The procurement is set to facilitate not only NHS Scotland Health Boards but also other NHS organisations, creating a chance for businesses to secure contracts across multiple regional lots in Scotland. Suppliers with the capacity to fulfil bulk orders and adhere to relevant health and safety standards will be well-positioned to compete in this process.

## 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 Prepared and Fresh vegetables, potatoes, fruit etc. to NHSS sites across mainland Scotland

### Lot Information

Health Board Regional Area 1

Multi supplier Framework by participating health board areas 3 suppliers unranked by lot. Identified volumes included in the ITT are based on historical usage. These are indicative of future requirements Scope for the supply of prepared vegetables and potato products; fresh fruit and vegetables to be used within all healthcare enviroments available to all entities pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, i.e. All NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority. Indicative spend for Lot is from previous supplier uptakes and is shown for the duration of the framework including extension option.

Renewal: Extension for One (1) 12 month period

Health Board Regional Area 2

Multi supplier Framework by participating health board areas 3 suppliers unranked by lot. Identified volumes included in the ITT are based on historical usage. These are indicative of future requirements scope for the supply of prepared vegetables and potato products; fresh fruit and vegetables to be used within all healthcare environments available to all entities pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, i.e. All NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority. Indicative spend for Lot is from previous supplier uptakes and is shown for the duration of the framework including extension option.

Renewal: Extension for One (1) 12 month period

Health Board Regional Area 3

Multi supplier Framework by participating health board areas 3 suppliers unranked by lot. Identified volumes included in the ITT are based on historical usage. These are indicative of future requirements scope for the supply of prepared vegetables and potato products; fresh fruit and vegetables to be used within all healthcare environments available to all entities pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, i.e. All NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority. Indicative spend for Lot is from previous supplier uptakes and is shown for the duration of the framework including extension option.

Renewal: Extension for One (1) 12 month period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT296947 |
| 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 | 29 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2017 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £7,800,000 |
| 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

- 29 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT296947
- 26 May 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284261

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284261
  Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products; Fresh Fruit and Vegetables - 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 Prepared and Fresh vegetables, potatoes, fruit etc. to NHSS sites across mainland Scotland
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT296947
  Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products; Fresh Fruit and Vegetables - 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 Prepared and Fresh vegetables, potatoes, fruit etc. to NHSS sites across mainland Scotland

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.publictenderscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000496631
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/supplierhelppage/PCS-TSupplierResponseGuide.pdf
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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