---
title: "Supplier Accreditation Programme - GFSI/BRC"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000536421"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTLAND FOOD & DRINK"
published: "2018-03-22"
---

# Supplier Accreditation Programme - GFSI/BRC

Buyer: SCOTLAND FOOD & DRINK  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000536421

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## Summary

Scotland Food & Drink is seeking suppliers for a planned tender titled "Supplier Accreditation Programme - GFSI/BRC" aimed at enhancing the capabilities of Scottish food and drink businesses. The procurement process, which falls under the services category, is currently in the planning stage, with key dates including a future notice publication on 28 March 2018 and the deadline for submitting completed tenders set for 30 April 2018 at 17:00. The accreditation programme intends to assist companies in achieving the British Retail Consortium Global Standard or its equivalent and will be applicable across Scotland.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses experienced in delivering accreditation support and mentoring services. Companies with a strong track record in guiding organisations through international standards and those familiar with the food and drink industry will be particularly well-suited to compete. By participating in this procurement, businesses can contribute to elevating quality and safety standards within the sector, thereby expanding their market reach and enhancing their operational performance.

## Notice

The design and delivery of a Supplier Accreditation Programme from companies with a successful track record in assisting businesses to achieve the British Retail Consortium Global Standard (BRC) or a Global Food Standard Initiative (GFSI) equivalent international standard.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The design and delivery of a Supplier Accreditation Programme from companies with a successful track record in assisting businesses to achieve the British Retail Consortium Global Standard (BRC) or a Global Food Standard Initiative (GFSI) equivalent international standard.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314253 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 22 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Mar 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | SCOTLAND FOOD & DRINK |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH28 8NB |
| 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 | Almond |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314253

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR314253&idx=1
  22nd March 2018 - Tender opportunity access instructions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314253
  Supplier Accreditation Programme - GFSI/BRC - The design and delivery of a Supplier Accreditation Programme from companies with a successful track record in assisting businesses to achieve the British Retail Consortium Global Standard (BRC) or a Global Food Standard Initiative (GFSI) equivalent international standard.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=536421
- http://www.scotlandfoodanddrink.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000536421

## Provenance

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