---
title: "Frozen Food"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000644747"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2021-10-11"
---

# Frozen Food

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000644747

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is conducting a procurement process for Frozen Food products under the title "Frozen Food". This initiative falls within the food industry category, located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement stage is currently "Award", with a contract value of £14,000,000 allocated over a four-year framework period, which is primarily intended to supply frozen food items to health boards across Scotland. The award was officially signed on 21st September 2021, following the open tender method that commenced with the planning notice on 1st April 2021, and the submission deadline for tenders was set for 15th July 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the food sector, particularly those specialising in frozen food products such as frozen bakery, poultry, and fish items. Suppliers, especially SMEs with a strong focus on quality and compliance with food safety standards, will find this contract appealing. Businesses can enhance their prospects by demonstrating robust supply chain capabilities and adhering to community benefit criteria, as the framework will be used by various NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Boards, thus expanding their market reach throughout the public health system in Scotland.

## Notice

Renewal of a National Framework (NP705)to cover a full range of Frozen Food products

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A range of Frozen Food to be use by health boards across Scotland Multi supplier Framework. The Framework Agreement may be used by all mainland and Island NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Boards (including the common services agency) and by all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Boards, and the Authority or other NHS Organisations established pursuant to NHS (Scotland Act 1978) and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. All Scottish Hospices.. Total value shown is for the duration of the framework and based on 12 months' suppliers spend data. The Framework period shall be for 4 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430105 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | 20 May 2021 |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000,000 |
| Lots value | £14,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| 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 | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BFS GROUP LTD T/A BIDFOOD; BRAKE BROS; LOMOND FINE FOODS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430105
- 4 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417273
- 1 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411067

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411067
  Frozen Food - Renewal of a National Framework (NP705)to cover a full range of Frozen Food products (indicative only and not limited to) Frozen bakery products, frozen potato products, frozen poultry, frozen fish and related products etc. Full ranges will be included in the ITT.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417273
  Frozen Food - Renewal of a National Framework (NP705)to cover a full range of Frozen Food products
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430105
  Frozen Food - Renewal of a National Framework (NP705)to cover a full range of Frozen Food products

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.publictenderscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000644747
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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