---
title: "Provision of Fruit and Vegetables"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000646377"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000646377.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-03-04"
---

# Provision of Fruit and Vegetables

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000646377

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## Summary

Fife Council is the contracting authority for the procurement titled "Provision of Fruit and Vegetables," aimed at supplying various locations throughout Fife. This tender was conducted under an open procurement method, following the Scotland Excel Framework 1019 for fresh fruit and vegetables. The process is now complete, with the contract awarded on 1 April 2020, for a total value of £1,000,000. For businesses interested in the public sector, this project falls within the goods category, specifically focused on general public services, thus providing a clear framework for participants.

Engaging with this tender could present significant opportunities for businesses in the food supply industry, especially those specialising in fresh produce. Companies large enough to meet the needs of the council and capable of delivering across multiple locations in Fife are well-suited to compete. With the successful contractor, G Carruthers & Sons Ltd., already in place, potential bidders should consider how they can offer unique value propositions or efficiencies to capture similar future contracts.

## Notice

Provision of Fruit and Vegetables to various locations throughout Fife.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In line with Scotland Excel Framework 1019 - Fresh Fruit and Vegetables - Appointment of a contractor capable of meeting the needs of the Council in the provision of fresh fruit and vegetables to various locations throughout Fife.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408577 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 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 | £1,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 6GH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | FIFE COUNCIL; G CARRUTHERS & SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03221200 - Fruit vegetables

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408577

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408577
  Provision of Fruit and Vegetables - Provision of Fruit and Vegetables to various locations throughout Fife.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000646377

## Provenance

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