---
title: "Catering - Frozen and Chilled groceries"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000753738"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2023-12-22"
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# Catering - Frozen and Chilled groceries

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000753738

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for Catering - Frozen and Chilled groceries. The procurement stage was completed on 22nd December 2023. The University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, UK, conducted the procurement process using a limited procedure, with the contract awarded directly via the TUCO Framework CAT11066. The contract is for the supply and delivery of frozen and chilled groceries to all food catering premises owned by the University.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing groceries to catering establishments, particularly those experienced in handling frozen and chilled food products at a large scale. Businesses in the food supply industry, especially those capable of meeting national food regulations and standards for quality and safety, are well-suited to compete in this contracting process. With the contract valued at £4,800,000 in GBP, suppliers like BFS Group Ltd T/A Bidfood were successful in winning the contract and are currently fulfilling the awarded contract.

## Notice

This contract is for frozen and chilled groceries required for the daily catering operations of The University covering all food serving premises owned by The University.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply, delivery of frozen and chilled groceries on a regular basis to all food catering premises owned by The University and operated establishment. The food products shall be compliance with national food regulation and standard, to ensure food quality and safety. The cold chain logistic is required to ensure the temperature of food products are maintained at required level.

### Procurement Information

Contract subject to direct award via TUCO Framework CAT11066, Lot 2. Award is to 1st rank supplier in framework lot for provision of Frozen and Chilled food.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495518 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,800,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BFS GROUP LTD T/A BIDFOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15896000 - Deep-frozen products

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495518

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495518
  Catering - Frozen and Chilled groceries - This contract is for frozen and chilled groceries required for the daily catering operations of The University covering all food serving premises owned by The University.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000753738
- https://www.bidfood.co.uk/
- https://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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