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title: "Supply Only and Supply & Distribution of Groceries and Provisions"
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# Supply Only and Supply & Distribution of Groceries and Provisions

Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000767842

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## Summary

The procurement process concerning the "Supply Only and Supply & Distribution of Groceries and Provisions" is conducted by Scotland Excel, a central purchasing body based in Paisley, Scotland. This framework encompasses a range of goods including dairy and chilled products, dried goods, ambient products, crisps, confectionery, soft drinks, and water. The initiative is intended for use by the 32 local authorities in Scotland, along with associated bodies such as NHS Authorities and Police Scotland. The procurement follows an open procedure, targeting the goods industry category across Scotland (UKM) with important dates including the contract award on 8th April 2025, marking its completion stage.

This framework provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses engaged in grocery supply and distribution. With a significant contract value spread across multiple lots, it is particularly suited for businesses both large and small, offering the chance to become key suppliers within the public sector in Scotland. SME suppliers, such as Adamsons Drinks Ltd and William Yule & Son Limited, alongside larger firms including Unilever UK Limited and Sysco GB Limited, highlight the competitive landscape where varied businesses can find their niche. This procurement framework encourages flexibility by allowing businesses to offer either supply only or comprehensive supply and distribution services, thus accommodating diverse business models and scales.

## Notice

This Contract Award Notice is in relation to the renewal framework for Groceries and Provisions. It is anticipated that the scope of materials covered under the framework will include, but not be limited to, dairy and chilled, dried goods and ambient products, and crisps, confectionery, soft drinks and water.

### Lot Information

Supply and Distribution of Dairy and Chilled Products

This Contract Award Notice is in relation to the renewal framework for Groceries and Provisions. It is anticipated that the scope of materials covered under the framework will include, but not limited to cheese, butter, eggs and yoghurts.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Supply and Distribution of Dried Goods and Ambient Products

This Contract Award Notice is in relation to a renewal framework for Groceries & Provisions. It is anticipated that the scope of materials covered under the framework will include, but not be limited to baking ingredients, preserves, biscuits and cakes, breakfast cereals, canned goods, condiments, cooking sauces, hot drinks and seasonings.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Supply and Distribution of Crisps and Confectionery

This Contract Award Notice is in relation to a renewal framework for Groceries & Provisions. It is anticipated that the scope of materials covered under the framework will include, but not be limited to, confectionery, crisps and snacks.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Supply and Distribution of Soft Drinks and Water

This Contract Award Notice is in relation to a renewal framework for Groceries & Provisions. It is anticipated that the scope of materials covered under the framework will include, but not be limited to juices, squashes and cordials, water and soft drinks.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Distribution of Groceries and Provisions

This Contract Award Notice is in relation to a renewal framework for Groceries & Provisions. This lot is for distribution of products awarded on Lot 6 Supply Only. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Supply Only of Groceries and Provisions

This Contract Award Notice is in relation to a renewal framework opportunity for the Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Groceries and Provisions. It will provide a mechanism for Scottish local authorities to procure a range of groceries and provisions that includes, but is not limited to, eggs, cheese, yoghurts, flour, cake mixes, tinned goods, cereals, condiments, cook sauces, hot beverages, crisps, confectionery, soft drinks and water. Bidders are able to bid on a supply only basis for 1 or more product items contained within the schedule of offer at no penalty.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533142 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000,000 |
| Lots value | £160,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £146,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTLAND EXCEL |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 1AR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | ADAMSONS DRINKS; BESTWAY WHOLESALE; BFS GROUP LTD T/A BIDFOOD; MIDDLETON FOODS PRODUCTS; MOORHEAD & MCGAVIN; RADNOR HILLS MINERAL WATER; ROWAN GLEN; SYSCO GB; UNILEVER; WILLIAM YULE & SON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 03142500 - Eggs
- 03211000 - Cereals
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15240000 - Canned or tinned fish and other prepared or preserved fish
- 15241000 - Coated, canned or tinned fish
- 15312300 - Potato crisps
- 15312310 - Flavoured potato crisps
- 15320000 - Fruit and vegetable juices
- 15321000 - Fruit juices
- 15321700 - Mixtures of unconcentrated juices
- 15321800 - Concentrated juices
- 15331410 - Beans in tomato sauce
- 15331428 - Tomato sauce
- 15331480 - Provisionally preserved vegetables
- 15332000 - Processed fruit and nuts
- 15332200 - Jams and marmalades; fruit jellies; fruit or nut purée and pastes
- 15332290 - Jams
- 15332310 - Roasted or salted nuts
- 15332410 - Dried fruit
- 15411100 - Vegetable oils
- 15411110 - Olive oil
- 15431200 - Reduced or low-fat spreads
- 15511210 - UHT milk
- 15530000 - Butter
- 15540000 - Cheese products
- 15542000 - Fresh cheese
- 15542200 - Soft cheese
- 15543000 - Grated, powdered, blue-veined and other cheese
- 15543200 - Cheddar cheese
- 15543300 - Grated cheese
- 15544000 - Hard cheese
- 15545000 - Cheese spreads
- 15550000 - Assorted dairy products
- 15551000 - Yoghurt and other fermented milk products
- 15551300 - Yoghurt
- 15551310 - Unflavoured yoghurt
- 15612130 - Plain flour
- 15612190 - Self-raising flour
- 15612400 - Mixes for the preparation of baker's wares
- 15612500 - Bakery products
- 15626000 - Custard powder
- 15820000 - Rusks and biscuits; preserved pastry goods and cakes
- 15821200 - Sweet biscuits
- 15831200 - White sugar
- 15833100 - Desserts
- 15840000 - Cocoa; chocolate and sugar confectionery
- 15841300 - Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 15842100 - Chocolate
- 15842200 - Chocolate products
- 15842300 - Confectionery
- 15850000 - Pasta products
- 15860000 - Coffee, tea and related products
- 15861200 - Decaffeinated coffee
- 15871000 - Vinegar; sauces; mixed condiments; mustard flour and meal; prepared mustard
- 15871200 - Sauces, mixed condiments and mixed seasonings
- 15871260 - Sauces
- 15871273 - Mayonnaise
- 15871279 - Chutney
- 15872000 - Herbs and spices
- 15893200 - Dessert mixes
- 15893300 - Gravy mixes
- 15894600 - Sandwich fillings
- 15897200 - Canned goods
- 15981000 - Mineral water
- 15981100 - Still mineral water
- 15981200 - Sparkling mineral water
- 15981400 - Flavoured mineral waters
- 15982000 - Soft drinks

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533142
- 15 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518438
- 6 Jun 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN506911

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN506911
  Supply & Distribution of Groceries and Provisions - This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Groceries and Provisions. It is anticipated that the scope of materials covered under the framework will include, but not be limited to,dairy and chilled, dried goods and ambient products, and crisps, confectionery, soft drinks and water.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518438
  Supply Only and Supply & Distribution of Groceries and Provisions - This Contract Notice is in relation to the renewal framework for Groceries and Provisions. It is anticipated that the scope of materials covered under the framework will include, but not be limited to, dairy and chilled, dried goods and ambient products, and crisps, confectionery, soft drinks and water.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533142
  Supply Only and Supply & Distribution of Groceries and Provisions - This Contract Award Notice is in relation to the renewal framework for Groceries and Provisions. It is anticipated that the scope of materials covered under the framework will include, but not be limited to, dairy and chilled, dried goods and ambient products, and crisps, confectionery, soft drinks and water.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000767842
- https://home.scotland-excel.org.uk/about-us/our-members/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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