---
title: "Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000752687"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-02-29"
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# Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000752687

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## Summary

The Dumfries and Galloway Council has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables." This opportunity, falling under the goods category, was aimed at suppliers for the provision of fresh produce to schools and a distribution center in Dumfries and Galloway. The tender was conducted using an open procedure, and the contract, with a value of £1,148,156.60, was signed on 28th February 2024. George Carruthers & Sons Ltd was awarded the contract.

This tender for the supply and delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables by Dumfries and Galloway Council provides growth opportunities for businesses capable of fulfilling the requirements outlined in the contract. Suppliers with experience in providing perishable goods compliant with food safety standards and with the capacity for large-scale procurement may find this opportunity suitable for their business. The contract, running from 2024 to 2028, offers the provision of community benefits and electronic submission options to interested bidders.

## Notice

Dumfries and Galloway Council are seeking suppliers for the provision of fresh fruit and vegetables. Goods will be delivered to a list of schools across the region and to central distribution store.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the supply and delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables. Products will be delivered to a list of schools across the region and to the Councils Central Distribution Store at Cargenbridge, Dumfries. The successful suppler is required to have the capacity to supply the products and said products must fully comply with all Food Safety and Food Standards legislation.

Renewal: The contract will operate for an initial four year period with an option to extend for a further 12-month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499770 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2024 - 24 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | On expiry of the contract term. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,150,000 |
| Lots value | £1,150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,148,156 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 2HP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GEORGE CARRUTHERS & SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

## Release History

- 29 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499770
- 7 Dec 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC494405

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC494405&idx=8
  7th December 2023 - SPD Part 4C
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC494405&idx=9
  7th December 2023 - Declaration
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC494405&idx=10
  7th December 2023 - Declaration
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC494405&idx=11
  7th December 2023 - No Collusion
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC494405&idx=12
  7th December 2023 - Parent Comp
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC494405&idx=13
  7th December 2023 - Tender Declaration
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC494405&idx=14
  7th December 2023 - Community Benefits
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC494405&idx=1
  7th December 2023 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC494405&idx=2
  7th December 2023 - General Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC494405&idx=3
  7th December 2023 - Individual Specifications
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC494405&idx=4
  7th December 2023 - Quality Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC494405&idx=5
  7th December 2023 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC494405&idx=6
  7th December 2023 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC494405&idx=7
  7th December 2023 - SPD Part 4B
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC494405
  Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables - Dumfries and Galloway Council are seeking suppliers for the provision of fresh fruit and vegetables. Goods will be delivered to a list of schools across the region and to central distribution store.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499770
  Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables - Dumfries and Galloway Council are seeking suppliers for the provision of fresh fruit and vegetables. Goods will be delivered to a list of schools across the region and to central distribution store.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000752687

## Provenance

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