--- title: "Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Groceries and Provisions" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000740151" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000740151" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000740151.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000740151.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-13" --- # Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Groceries and Provisions Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000740151 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000740151) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000740151.json) ## Summary The Orkney Islands Council, in the UK, has initiated a tender process titled "Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Groceries and Provisions" within the Education industry category. The procurement method is an open procedure with a total contract value of GBP 1,396,746. The deadline for tender submissions is 7th September 2023, with the bid opening scheduled for the same day. The contract period is for 5 years, starting from 9th October 2023, and includes a renewal option. The opportunity is suitable for businesses offering goods and interested in supplying to education establishments and healthcare facilities within Orkney. This tender from the Orkney Islands Council presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses to secure a long-term contract for supplying groceries and provisions to various authority establishments, including schools, care homes, and healthcare facilities. Businesses specialising in the supply and delivery of goods, particularly in the food industry, are encouraged to participate. The procurement process follows an open procedure, allowing fair competition among interested suppliers. With a sizeable contract value and an extensive contract period, this opportunity can significantly contribute to business growth and establish stable partnerships within the public sector. ## Notice The Authority and NHS Orkney requires the supply and delivery of Groceries and Provisions to a number of authority establishments throughout Orkney and Balfour Hospital. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Authority requires the supply and delivery of Groceries and Provisions to a number of Authority establishments throughout Orkney for a period of 5 years (3 years initial term with 2 x 12 month extensions). This is a continuing requirement for a variety of establishments including schools, care homes, Papdale Halls of Residence and NHS Orkney's Balfour Hospital. Renewal: Initial term of 3 years with 2 x 12 month extensions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541324 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Oct 2023 | | Contract period | 9 Oct 2023 - 8 Oct 2028 | | Recurrence | July 2028 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,396,746 | | Lots value | £1,396,746 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,396,746 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | JAMES WILSON (ORKNEY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39222000 - Catering supplies ## Release History - 13 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541324 - 8 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485511 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG485511&idx=3 8th August 2023 - 003 - Appendix 3 - Pricing Schedule - Groceries and Provisions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG485511&idx=1 8th August 2023 - 001 - ITT Supply and Delivery of Groceries and Provisions PCS V2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG485511&idx=2 8th August 2023 - 002 - Appendix 2 - Compliance Statement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485511 Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Groceries and Provisions - The Authority and NHS Orkney requires the supply and delivery of Groceries and Provisions to a number of authority establishments throughout Orkney and Balfour Hospital. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541324 Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Groceries and Provisions - The Authority and NHS Orkney requires the supply and delivery of Groceries and Provisions to a number of authority establishments throughout Orkney and Balfour Hospital. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.orkney.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000740151 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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