--- title: "Frozen Food" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000496662" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000496662" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000496662.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000496662.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"THE AUTHORITY\")" published: "2017-09-21" --- # Frozen Food Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY") Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000496662 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000496662) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000496662.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland, is currently engaged in the procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Frozen Food." This initiative falls under the health industry category and aims to supply a range of frozen food products to NHSS sites across mainland Scotland and its islands. The procurement is at the Award stage, following the closure of the tender period on 10th July 2017. The total estimated value for this framework agreement is substantial, reflecting the demand across all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards, and relevant organisations created under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on the supply of frozen food, particularly those with experience in providing goods to healthcare environments. Companies with certifications in food safety standards, as well as the necessary insurance requirements, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The open procurement method utilised allows for widespread participation, giving suppliers a chance to contribute to the public health sector while enhancing their business growth prospects through collaboration with NHS entities across Scotland. ## 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 Frozen Food to NHSS sites across mainland Scotland and islands. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Multi supplier Framework 3 suppliers unranked. Identified volumes included in the ITT are based on historical usage. These are indicative of future requirements Scope for the supply of Frozen Food 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296221 | | 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 | 21 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Aug 2017 | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2017 - 30 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £16,000,000 | | 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 - 21 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296221 - 26 May 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284279 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284279 Frozen Food - 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 Frozen Food to NHSS sites across mainland Scotland and islands. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296221 Frozen Food - 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 Frozen Food to NHSS sites across mainland Scotland and islands. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/ - http://www.publictenderscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000496662 - 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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000496662. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000496662.json.