---
title: "Supply of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000630374"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000630374.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2020-09-11"
---

# Supply of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000630374

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## Summary

West Lothian Council has completed a public procurement process titled "Supply of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables," which falls under the goods category and is associated with the food supply industry. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, selecting the highest ranked contractor through the Scotland Excel Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Framework. The contract, valued at £400,000, was awarded to George Anderson & Sons on 21 July 2020, and it entails delivery of fresh produce to various locations across West Lothian. The procurement process was officially initiated on 11 September 2020, with all specified activities carried out in Livingston, UK.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the food supply sector, particularly those specialising in fresh fruit and vegetables. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in public sector contracts or local deliveries can leverage this awarded contract to showcase their capabilities. The direct award approach under the Scotland Excel framework encourages local suppliers to engage with the council, promoting growth and fostering ongoing relationships within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Direct Award via Scotland Excel Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Framework. On review of the options available to the Council under the Scotland Excel Framework it was agreed that directly selecting the highest ranked contractor from the framework would provide best value to the Council.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award via Scotland Excel Fresh Fruit and Vegetables. On review of the options available to the Council under the Scotland Excel Framework it was agreed that directly selecting the highest ranked contractor from the framework would provide best value to the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394481 |
| 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 | 11 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 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 | £400,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6FF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GEORGE ANDERSON & SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394481

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394481
  Supply of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables - Direct Award via Scotland Excel Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Framework. On review of the options available to the Council under the Scotland Excel Framework it was agreed that directly selecting the highest ranked contractor from the framework would provide best value to the Council.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000630374
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00140

## Provenance

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