---
title: "Contract Award - Provision of Ambient Meals, In Cup Drinks and Ancillary Items"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000655679"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-05-31"
---

# Contract Award - Provision of Ambient Meals, In Cup Drinks and Ancillary Items

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000655679

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority is inviting suppliers to participate in its procurement process for the provision of ambient meals, in-cup drinks, and ancillary items. The contract, awarded to BFS Group Ltd T/A Bidfood, marks the completion of an open tender process that began on 27 May 2021, with the contract valued at £400,000. The procurement, classified under 'goods' in the public order and safety industry, is located in Glasgow, UK, and was executed under a single supplier, single lot framework with direct awards via the Kent Police framework.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the food supply industry, especially those specialising in ambient meals and drinks. With the growing demand for comprehensive service provision in custody centres, companies capable of meeting high-volume orders and ensuring consistent quality could benefit significantly from this award. Demand from public sector organisations like Police Scotland often favours larger suppliers, but there may also be opportunities for innovative smaller firms to collaborate with established providers or develop niche offerings.

## Notice

Supply and distribution of ambient temperature meals to Police Scotland custody centres.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award via Kent Police single supplier, single lot framework for the Provision of Ambient Meals, In Cup Drinks and Ancillary Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416829 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2021 |
| 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 | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G51 1DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Govan |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BFS GROUP LTD T/A BIDFOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15894200 - Prepared meals

## Release History

- 31 May 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416829

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416829
  Contract Award - Provision of Ambient Meals, In Cup Drinks and Ancillary Items - Supply and distribution of ambient temperature meals to Police Scotland custody centres.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000655679

## Provenance

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