---
title: "Award of Supply & Distribution of Groceries and Provisions"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000623008"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2020-06-30"
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# Award of Supply & Distribution of Groceries and Provisions

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000623008

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed the tender process for the Supply & Distribution of Groceries and Provisions. This procurement, initiated under an open procedure, involves the provision of various goods such as dairy and chilled products, dried goods, crisps, confectionery, soft drinks, and water. The winning supplier, Brake Bros Ltd, was awarded contracts valued at £1,070,000, £1,880,000, and £650,000 for different categories of products on 4th June 2020. The procurement is associated with local authority functions based in Edinburgh (Postal Code: EH8 8BG), UK, and has been classified under general public services in the goods category.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the food supply chain, particularly those specialising in dairy, dried, and ambient products, as well as pre-packaged consumables. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit significantly, as evidenced by the competitive landscape illustrated by a total of 5 bids for each lot, with a notable portion being from SMEs. Companies that can demonstrate reliability in supply and distribution, along with compliance to public sector standards, are well-positioned to compete in future contracts awarded by local authorities like The City of Edinburgh Council.

## Notice

This contract will provide the Council with a mechanism to procure a range of dairy and chilled products, dried goods, ambient products, crisps, confectionery, soft drinks and water. There is likely to be a range of Council functions accessing the contract.

### Lot Information

Supply & Distribution of Dried and Ambient Products

This contract will provide the Council with a mechanism to procure a range of dried and ambient products.

Supply & Distribution of Diary & Chilled Products

This lot will provide the Council with a mechanism to procure a range of dairy and chilled and diary products.

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

This contract will provide the Council with a mechanism to procure a range of crisps, confectionery, soft drinks and water.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN389384 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,600,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRAKE BROS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15842300 - Confectionery
- 15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods
- 15894000 - Processed food products

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN389384

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN389384
  Award of Supply & Distribution of Groceries and Provisions - This contract will provide the Council with a mechanism to procure a range of dairy and chilled products, dried goods, ambient products, crisps, confectionery, soft drinks and water. There is likely to be a range of Council functions accessing the contract.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000623008

## Provenance

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