--- title: "Argyll and Bute Food and Drink Strategy" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000672734" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000672734" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000672734.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000672734.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ARGYLL & BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2022-01-05" --- # Argyll and Bute Food and Drink Strategy Buyer: ARGYLL & BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000672734 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000672734) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000672734.json) ## Summary The Argyll & Bute Council is conducting a tender for the development of a Food and Drink Strategy, titled "Argyll and Bute Food and Drink Strategy". This procurement is categorised under the services industry and is located in Lochgilphead, Scotland (postal code PA31 8RT). The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender was initiated on 9 November 2021, with a submission deadline set for 26 November 2021. The anticipated award date is the same day, and the resultant contract value is approximately £30,000. This procurement aims to create a comprehensive strategy to enhance food security and support local producers in the region. This tender offers significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in food and drink strategy development, particularly those with experience in rural economic development and local food systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative approaches to enhancing food security and supporting local agricultural producers would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, companies with expertise in food tourism and supply chain management in Scotland could significantly benefit from participation in this procurement process. ## Notice The Council are looking to appoint an external consultant to develop and write a Food and Drink strategy. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Council are looking to appoint an external consultant to develop and write a Food and Drink strategy. The ultimate aims of a food strategy for Argyll should be to: -Enhance food security for the most vulnerable -Ensure that public sector procurement is supportive of local food and drink producers -Ensure that local producers are able to gain benefit from a growing food tourism sector -Maximise the economic benefit of the food and drink sector to the local economy and help the industry to grow whilst developing sales within and outside of Argyll ( need to be conscious of current and emerging trends in consumer and retailer behavior). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN436972 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Dec 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £30,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £29,862 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ARGYLL & BUTE COUNCIL | | Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA31 8RT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Argyll and Bute | | Electoral ward | Mid Argyll | | Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber | | Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DWS ASSOCIATES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 5 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN436972 - 9 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432585 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV432585&idx=1 9th November 2021 - ABC General Conditions of Contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV432585&idx=2 9th November 2021 - Invitation to Quote (ITQ) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432585 Argyll and Bute Food and Drink Strategy - The Council are looking to appoint an external consultant to develop and write a Food and Drink strategy. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN436972 Argyll and Bute Food and Drink Strategy - The Council are looking to appoint an external consultant to develop and write a Food and Drink strategy. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - http://www.publicontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000672734 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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