--- title: "Preparation and Supply of Community Meals (Sandwiches)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000780703" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780703" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000780703.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000780703.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-18" --- # Preparation and Supply of Community Meals (Sandwiches) Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000780703 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780703) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000780703.json) ## Summary Renfrewshire Council is currently in the tender stage for the contract titled "Preparation and Supply of Community Meals (Sandwiches)", focusing on the delivery of nutritious hot and cold meals to community members. This contract, categorised under General Public Services and Goods, will be executed within Renfrewshire, with the submission deadline set for 18 November 2024. The procurement process follows the Open Procedure method, accepting electronic submissions. Key contract dates include the start date on 1 May 2025 and the end date on 30 April 2027, with an optional extension period of up to two additional 12-month extensions. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the food production and delivery sectors to expand their operations. Businesses specialising in ready-made meals, particularly those experienced in large-scale food service, would find this contract beneficial. With a requirement for frequent deliveries and a robust supply chain for both fresh and frozen products, companies with sound logistical capabilities and quality assurance processes are best suited to participate. Furthermore, the contract includes community benefits provisions, entailing additional opportunities to contribute to local social initiatives, thus promising an all-around positive impact for engaged businesses. ## Notice The Community Meals Service aims to support individuals in maintaining their independence within the community by delivering hot and cold nutritious meals directly to the door of service users. The scope of this requirement will cover the sandwiches/light lunch (eg wraps, rolls, etc) element only. There will also be a requirement to provide frozen sandwiches to support the service with business continuity planning in the event of a service interruption. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Core Product Range (Preparation and Supply of Community Meals (Sandwiches)) Lot 1 - Core Product Range The Supplier for Lot 1 shall be responsible for providing approximately 2200 to 2300 individual Goods (eg sandwiches, rolls, wraps, etc) per week. This figure may fluctuate dependent on the needs identified by the Council, or on behalf of the Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership (RHSCP) and will be reflected in the weekly orders placed. As part of this Contract the Council will require a minimum of six deliveries per week. These will be delivered by the appointed supplier to a central point in the Renfrewshire Council area. The Tender Procedure shall be conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 Open Procedure.. The contract period is anticipated to be from 01 May 2025 - 30 April 2027 with the option to extend for up to a period of 12 months on two occasions (1 + 1), subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any extension will be at the sole discretion of the Council. Renewal: This requirement may be subject to renewal. Lot 2 - Frozen Product Range (Preparation and Supply of Community Meals (Sandwiches)) Lot 2 - Frozen Product Range The Supplier for Lot 2 shall be responsible for providing frozen sandwiches to support the service with business continuity planning in the event of a service interruption. As part of this Contract the Council may require a minimum of one delivery every 8 weeks. Approximately 800 sandwiches required per delivery. These will be delivered by the appointed supplier to a central point in the Renfrewshire Council area. The Tender Procedure shall be conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 Open Procedure.. The contract period will be 01 May 2025 - 30 April 2027 with the option to extend for up to a period of 12 months on two occasions (1 + 1), subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any extension will be at the sole discretion of the Council. Renewal: This requirement may be subject to renewal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516498 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | PAISLEY | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA1 1JB | | 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 | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 15811511 - Prepared sandwiches - 39222000 - Catering supplies - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community ## Release History - 18 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516498 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516498 Preparation and Supply of Community Meals (Sandwiches) - The Community Meals Service aims to support individuals in maintaining their independence within the community by delivering hot and cold nutritious meals directly to the door of service users. The scope of this requirement will cover the sandwiches/light lunch (eg wraps, rolls, etc) element only. There will also be a requirement to provide frozen sandwiches to support the service with business continuity planning in the event of a service interruption. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780703 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780703. 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