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title: "Invitation to Tender for Catering Provisions"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000702295"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2022-08-16"
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# Invitation to Tender for Catering Provisions

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000702295

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council has published a procurement notice for the provision of catering products in collaboration with NHS Orkney. The tender, titled "Invitation to Tender for Catering Provisions," is in the planning stage. The procurement involves supplying fresh produce, groceries, and dairy products to various authority establishments in Orkney. A Meet the Buyer Event is scheduled for August 19, 2022, at Kirkwall Town Hall, providing an opportunity for potential contractors to learn about the procurement process.

This tender by the Orkney Islands Council and NHS Orkney presents opportunities for businesses that can supply catering supplies in Orkney. The procurement process aims to appoint suppliers for a range of catering products to multiple establishments in the region. Businesses in the food and catering industry, particularly those with experience in supplying fresh produce, groceries, and dairy products, would be well-suited to compete for this contract and support the catering needs of Orkney Islands Council and NHS Orkney.

## Notice

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement to appoint suppliers / providers in relation to the supply and delivery of catering products to a number of authority establishments throughout Orkney. The required provisions are as follows: Fresh Milk, Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Potatoes, Fresh Fish, Fresh Butchers Meat, Bread and Morning Goods, Frozen Food, Groceries and Provisions and Dairy Products. The Contracts will be collaborative in conjunction with Orkney Islands Council and NHS Orkney (Balfour Hospital).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council and NHS Orkney have a requirement for the supply and delivery of catering supplies to a number of OIC and NHS Orkney establishments throughout Mainland Orkney, including the linked isles of Burray and South Ronaldsay and the inner isles (Shapinsay, Rousay and Hoy) with an anticipated start date commencing 1 November 2023 and into 2024 depending on the end date of the existing contacts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456509 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Sep 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | NHS ORKNEY |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall West and Orphir |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39222000 - Catering supplies

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456509

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456509
  Invitation to Tender for Catering Provisions - Orkney Islands Council has a requirement to appoint suppliers / providers in relation to the supply and delivery of catering products to a number of authority establishments throughout Orkney. The required provisions are as follows: Fresh Milk, Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Potatoes, Fresh Fish, Fresh Butchers Meat, Bread and Morning Goods, Frozen Food, Groceries and Provisions and Dairy Products. The Contracts will be collaborative in conjunction with Orkney Islands Council and NHS Orkney (Balfour Hospital).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=702295
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000702295

## Provenance

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