--- title: "SPS-02133 Contingency Food Packs" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000758694" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000758694" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000758694.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000758694.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE" published: "2024-11-21" --- # SPS-02133 Contingency Food Packs Buyer: THE SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000758694 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000758694) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000758694.json) ## Summary The Scottish Prison Service has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "SPS-02133 Contingency Food Packs," which falls under the public order and safety category. The process, initiated through an open procedure, sought suppliers for dried food packs suitable for lunch and dinner across various locations in Scotland. The contract was awarded to European Freeze Dry Ltd, an SME based in Preston, with a contract value of £7,000,000. The contract was signed on 14th August 2024, with the procurement stages including planning, tendering, and awarding, leading up to the completion stage on 21th November 2024. This tender offers lucrative opportunities for businesses capable of supplying dried food packs, creating growth prospects especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the food supply chain industry. Companies with a capacity to fulfil large-scale orders for public sector clients are well-suited for these opportunities. This award also reflects a significant demand within the public sector for reliable suppliers, which can inspire businesses to strategically align their offerings to cater to similar future contracts effectively. ## Notice The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is seeking a supplier to supply dried food packs suitable for lunch and dinner to be used within their establishments across Scotland. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The SPS shall commence this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders on Public Contract Scotland - Tender (PCS-T) in due course. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.. A contract has now been awarded. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518831 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | 1 Mar 2024 | | Award date | 14 Aug 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £7,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 9DJ | | 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 West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | EUROPEAN FREEZE DRY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products - 15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods - 15897300 - Food parcels ## Release History - 21 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518831 - 29 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR502148 - 20 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499111 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499111 SPS-02133 Contingency Food Packs - The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is seeking a supplier to supply dried food packs suitable for lunch and dinner to be used within their establishments across Scotland. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR502148 SPS-02133 Contingency Food Packs - The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is seeking a supplier to supply dried food packs suitable for lunch and dinner to be used within their establishments across Scotland. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518831 SPS-02133 Contingency Food Packs - The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is seeking a supplier to supply dried food packs suitable for lunch and dinner to be used within their establishments across Scotland. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.sps.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000758694 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/toolkit/dashboard/dashboard.do?_ncp=1625235797766.41535-1 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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