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title: "Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000644760"
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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"
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# Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000644760

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is currently in the award stage for a tender titled "Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables." This procurement, classified under the goods category in the health industry, is set to benefit NHS Scotland's various health boards and is centered in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract has an estimated value of £7,200,000, covering a framework period of three years with potential extensions. The contract signing occurred on 25th August 2021, following the completion of the tender process, which ended on 30th June 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in agricultural products, particularly those offering prepared vegetables and fresh fruits. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who can demonstrate quality service and competitive pricing are well-suited to compete. The framework agreement allows multiple suppliers, enhancing competition and access for various industry participants, especially those familiar with health sector procurement processes. Participation in this framework can facilitate sustained relationships with NHS bodies, providing a stable revenue stream over the contract duration.

## Notice

Renewal of a National Framework (NP775)to cover a full range of Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables.

### Lot Information

NHS Dumfries & Galloway

A range of Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to be used by patient, staff and visitors across Scotland, multi supplier ranked 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 NHSScotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisations established pursuant to the 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 duration of the framework including optional extension periods. The framework period shall be 3 years with option to extend for 2 x 6 months periods

Renewal: 2 x 6 months

NHS Ayrshire & Arran

A range of Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products; Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to be used by patient, staff and visitors across Scotland, multi supplier ranked 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 3 years with option to extend for 2 x 6 months periods

Renewal: 2 x 6 months

NHS Fife

A range of Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to be used by patient, staff and visitors across Scotland, multi supplier ranked 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 NHSScotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisations established pursuant to the 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 duration of the framework including the optional extension periods. The framework period shall be 3 years with option to extend for 2 x 6 months periods

Renewal: 2 x 6 months

NHS Grampian

A range of Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products; Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to be used by patient,staff and visitors across Scotland, multi supplier ranked 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 NHSScotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisations established pursuant to the 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 duration of the framework including the optional extension periods. The framework period shall be 3 years with option to extend for 2 x 6 months periods

Renewal: 2 x 6 months

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

A range of Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products; Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to be used by patient, staff and visitors across Scotland, multi supplier ranked 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 duration of the framework including the optional extension periods. The framework period shall be 3 years with option to extend for 2 x 6 months periods

Renewal: 2 x 6 months

The Golden Jubilee Hospital

A range of Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products; Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to be used by patient, staff and visitors across Scotland, multi supplier ranked 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 duration of the framework including the optional extension periods. The framework period shall be 3 years with option to extend for 2 x 6 months periods

Renewal: 2 x 6 months

NHS Lanarkshire

A range of Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products; Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to be used by patient, staff and visitors across Scotland, multi supplier ranked 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 duration of the framework including the optional extension periods. The framework period shall be 3 years with option to extend for 2 x 6 months periods

Renewal: 2 x 6 months

NHS Lothian and NHS Borders

A range of Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products; Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to be used by patient, staff and visitors across Scotland, multi supplier ranked 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 duration of the framework including optional extension periods. The framework period shall be 3 years with option to extend for 2 x 6 months periods

Renewal: 2 x 6 months

The State Hospital

A range of Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products; Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to be used by patient, staff and visitors across Scotland, multi supplier ranked 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 duration of the framework including optional extension periods. The framework period shall be 3 years with option to extend for 2 x 6 months periods

Renewal: 2 x 6 months

NHS Tayside

A range of Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products; Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to be used by patient, staff and visitors across Scotland, multi supplier ranked 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 duration of the framework including optional extension periods. The framework period shall be 3 years with option to extend for 2 x 6 months periods

Renewal: 2 x 6 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430102 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | 5 May 2021 |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,000,000 |

## 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | FAILTE FOODS; GEORGE ANDERSON & SONS; PREMIER PRODUCE SCOTLAND; TOTAL PRODUCE LTD T/AS MARK MURPHY |

## 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=OCT430102
- 19 May 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY415466
- 1 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411068

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411068
  Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables - Renewal of a National Framework (NP775)to cover a full range of Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables. Lots will be confirmed in the ITT tender documentation.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY415466
  Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables - Renewal of a National Framework (NP775)to cover a full range of Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430102
  Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables - Renewal of a National Framework (NP775)to cover a full range of Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.publictenderscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000644760
- https://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

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