---
title: "11685 - Supply of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to establishments throughout Fife"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000594687"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
published: "2019-08-16"
---

# 11685 - Supply of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to establishments throughout Fife

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000594687

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Supply of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to establishments throughout Fife" is conducted by Fife Council, a local authority located in Glenrothes, UK. This tender falls under the goods category and has been completed as of August 9, 2019. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, awarded without prior publication due to the urgent nature of the supplies needed. The contract, which has a value of £663,000, was completed following a single bid submission with delivery locations throughout Fife.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of fresh produce, particularly those capable of meeting urgent delivery requirements. Companies that focus on food distribution, have logistical capabilities for rapid fulfilment, and can provide quality fruit and vegetables would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The streamlined awarding process also favours larger suppliers with the necessary resources to address critical service needs for local authorities.

## Notice

Supply of Fresh fruit and vegetables to various locations throughout Fife.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Fresh fruit and vegetables to various locations throughout Fife.

### Procurement Information

Due to the criticality of the items required and short timescales (due to supplier termination), the negotiated procedure without prior publication was deemed appropriate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363493 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £663,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | G CARRUTHERS & SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03221200 - Fruit vegetables

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363493

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363493
  11685 - Supply of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to establishments throughout Fife - Supply of Fresh fruit and vegetables to various locations throughout Fife.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.fifedirect.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000594687

## Provenance

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