---
title: "Provisions"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000713882"
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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: "2023-03-23"
---

# Provisions

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000713882

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland, based in Edinburgh, initiated a tender for the renewal of a National Framework to provide a full range of Provisions (Grocery) ambient products. The procurement stage is complete, with Brake Bros Ltd being the awarded supplier. The contract is currently active with a value of £28,000,000. Key dates include the award on February 28, 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure within the goods category, and the procurement method details specify it as an open procedure.

This tender, managed by The Common Services Agency, offers business growth opportunities for suppliers in the grocery provision industry. Businesses capable of supplying, storing, and distributing grocery provisions to NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Boards, including mainland and island locations, are well-suited. The Framework Agreement, lasting for 4 years, involves a single supplier and is valued at £28,000,000. Opportunities exist for large-scale suppliers able to adhere to quality and price criteria, with the potential for long-term business relationships and stable revenue.

## Notice

Renewal of a National Framework (NP743) to provide a full range of Provisions (Grocery) ambient products

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Single supplier framework for supply, storage and distribution of a range of grocery Provisions to be used by Health Boards across Scotland; with manufacturer direct deals where applicable. 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 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 the duration of the framework and based on 12 months' suppliers spend data. The Framework period shall be for 4 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474461 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000,000 |
| Lots value | £24,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,000,000 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRAKE BROS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474461
- 2 Dec 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC465855

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC465855
  Provisions - Renewal of a National Framework (NP743) to provide a full range of Provisions (Grocery) ambient products
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474461
  Provisions - Renewal of a National Framework (NP743) to provide a full range of Provisions (Grocery) ambient products

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.publictenderscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000713882
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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