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title: "Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Groceries and Provisions"
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# Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Groceries and Provisions

Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000599995

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## Summary

The procurement process is administered by Scotland Excel, a central purchasing body located in Paisley, UK. The tender, titled "Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Groceries and Provisions," is currently in the open stage, with a submission deadline set for 4 December 2019. The procurement method is an open procedure focused primarily on the services sector, with an estimated total value of £120 million. This contract aims to provide a renewal framework for a wide range of grocery items for various local authorities across Scotland.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the food supply chain, particularly those specialising in groceries and provisions such as dairy, dry goods, and beverages. Companies that can demonstrate capability in delivering these products to multiple geographic locations throughout Scotland would be well-suited to participate. Additionally, businesses that can align with the community benefit requirements outlined by Scotland Excel may find a competitive edge in their bids, which will particularly appeal to local councils aiming to support their respective communities.

## Notice

This Contract Notice is in relation to a renewal framework for Supply and Supply and Distribution of Groceries and Provisions. It is anticipated that the scope of materials covered under the framework will include, but not be limited to eggs, cheese, yoghurts, flour, cake mixes, tinned goods, cereals, condiments, cook sauces, hot beverages, crips, confectionery, soft drinks and water.

### Lot Information

Supply and Distribution of Dairy & Chilled Products

This Contract Notice is in relation to the renewal framework for the Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Groceries and Provisions. It will provide a mechanism for Scottish local authorities to procure a range of fresh fruit & vegetables and organic fruit and vegetables that includes, but is not limited to, cheese, butter, eggs and yoghurts and other associated products. Tenderers will be able to bid for one, any, or all local authority areas.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Tender Documents for further information.

Renewal: The framework will run for an initial 24 month period, with the option to extend for up to an additional two 12 month periods.

Supply and Distribution of Dried Goods and Ambient Products

This Contract Notice is in relation to a renewal framework opportunity for the Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Groceries and Provisions. It will provide a mechanism for Scottish local authorities to procure a range of dried goods and ambient products that includes, but is not limited to, baking ingredients, preserves, biscuits and cakes, breakfast cereals, canned goods, condiments, cooking sauces, hot drinks and seasonings and other associated products. Tenderers will be able to bid for one, any, or all local authority areas.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Tender Documents for further information.

Renewal: The framework will run for an initial 24 month period, with the option to extend for up to an additional two 12 month periods.

Supply and Distribution of Crisps, Confectionery, Soft Drinks and Water

This Contract Notice is in relation to a renewal framework opportunity for the Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Groceries and Provisions. It will provide a mechanism for Scottish local authorities to procure a range of crisps, confectionery, soft drinks and water. Tenderers will be able to bid for one, any, or all local authority areas.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Tender Documents for further information.

Renewal: The framework will run for an initial 24 month period, with the option to extend for up to an additional two 12 month periods.

Supply Only of Groceries and Provisions

This Contract Notice is in relation to a renewal framework opportunity for the Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Groceries and Provisions. It will provide a mechanism for Scottish local authorities to procure a range of groceries and provisions that includes, but is not limited to, eggs, cheese, yoghurts, flour, cake mixes, tinned goods, cereals, condiments, cook sauces, hot beverages, crips, confectionery, soft drinks and water. Bidders are able to bid on a supply only basis for 1 or more product items contained within the schedule of offer at no penalty.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Tender Documents for further information.

Renewal: The framework will run for an initial 24 month period, with the option to extend for up to an additional two 12 month periods.

Distribution of Groceries and Provisions

This Contract Notice is in relation to a renewal framework opportunity for the Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Groceries and Provisions. It will provide a mechanism for Scottish local authorities to procure a range of Groceries and Provisions, including, but not limited to , eggs, cheese, yoghurts, flour, cake mixes, tinned goods, cereals, condiments, cook sauces, hot beverages, crips, confectionery, soft drinks and water. Bidders to bid a percentage on-cost for each geographic sub-lot. Bidders are able to bid got 1 or more geographic sub-lots at no penalty.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Tender Documents for further information.

Renewal: The framework will run for an initial 24 month period, with the option to extend for up to an additional two 12 month periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV370686 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000,000 |
| Lots value | £120,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTLAND EXCEL |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 1AR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 03142500 - Eggs
- 03211000 - Cereals
- 15240000 - Canned or tinned fish and other prepared or preserved fish
- 15241000 - Coated, canned or tinned fish
- 15312300 - Potato crisps
- 15312310 - Flavoured potato crisps
- 15320000 - Fruit and vegetable juices
- 15321000 - Fruit juices
- 15321700 - Mixtures of unconcentrated juices
- 15321800 - Concentrated juices
- 15331410 - Beans in tomato sauce
- 15331428 - Tomato sauce
- 15331480 - Provisionally preserved vegetables
- 15332000 - Processed fruit and nuts
- 15332200 - Jams and marmalades; fruit jellies; fruit or nut purée and pastes
- 15332290 - Jams
- 15332310 - Roasted or salted nuts
- 15332410 - Dried fruit
- 15411100 - Vegetable oils
- 15411110 - Olive oil
- 15431200 - Reduced or low-fat spreads
- 15511210 - UHT milk
- 15530000 - Butter
- 15540000 - Cheese products
- 15542000 - Fresh cheese
- 15542200 - Soft cheese
- 15543000 - Grated, powdered, blue-veined and other cheese
- 15543200 - Cheddar cheese
- 15543300 - Grated cheese
- 15544000 - Hard cheese
- 15545000 - Cheese spreads
- 15550000 - Assorted dairy products
- 15551000 - Yoghurt and other fermented milk products
- 15551300 - Yoghurt
- 15551310 - Unflavoured yoghurt
- 15551320 - Flavoured yoghurt
- 15612130 - Plain flour
- 15612190 - Self-raising flour
- 15612400 - Mixes for the preparation of baker's wares
- 15612500 - Bakery products
- 15626000 - Custard powder
- 15820000 - Rusks and biscuits; preserved pastry goods and cakes
- 15821200 - Sweet biscuits
- 15831200 - White sugar
- 15833100 - Desserts
- 15840000 - Cocoa; chocolate and sugar confectionery
- 15841300 - Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 15842100 - Chocolate
- 15842200 - Chocolate products
- 15842300 - Confectionery
- 15850000 - Pasta products
- 15851100 - Uncooked pasta
- 15860000 - Coffee, tea and related products
- 15861000 - Coffee
- 15861200 - Decaffeinated coffee
- 15863000 - Tea
- 15871000 - Vinegar; sauces; mixed condiments; mustard flour and meal; prepared mustard
- 15871200 - Sauces, mixed condiments and mixed seasonings
- 15871230 - Tomato ketchup
- 15871260 - Sauces
- 15871273 - Mayonnaise
- 15871279 - Chutney
- 15872000 - Herbs and spices
- 15872100 - Pepper
- 15872200 - Spices
- 15872300 - Herbs
- 15872400 - Salt
- 15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods
- 15893200 - Dessert mixes
- 15893300 - Gravy mixes
- 15894600 - Sandwich fillings
- 15897200 - Canned goods
- 15981000 - Mineral water
- 15981100 - Still mineral water
- 15981200 - Sparkling mineral water
- 15981400 - Flavoured mineral waters
- 15982000 - Soft drinks
- 15982100 - Fruit squashes
- 15982200 - Chocolate milk

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV370686

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV370686
  Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Groceries and Provisions - This Contract Notice is in relation to a renewal framework for Supply and Supply and Distribution of Groceries and Provisions. It is anticipated that the scope of materials covered under the framework will include, but not be limited to eggs, cheese, yoghurts, flour, cake mixes, tinned goods, cereals, condiments, cook sauces, hot beverages, crips, confectionery, soft drinks and water.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
- http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Associate-members.aspx
- http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/Suppliers/Tendering-process.aspx
- http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/aboutus/Ourmembers/Local-authorities.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000599995
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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