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title: "PROVISION OF CONFECTIONERY AND SOFT DRINKS"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000783559"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2025-02-26"
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# PROVISION OF CONFECTIONERY AND SOFT DRINKS

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000783559

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## Summary

The Dumfries and Galloway Health Board recently completed the procurement process for the provision of confectionery and soft drinks, excluding vending machines and their stock. This contract, identified as DGMB/24/03, falls under the health industry category and is located in the UKM92 region. The procurement stage has moved from tender to award, with the contract being signed on 26th February 2025. The contract covers an initial period of three years, with possible extensions for two additional one-year terms. The estimated contract value is £270,000 and the procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing for electronic submissions via the provided public contracts website.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those capable of supplying a wide range of confectionery and soft drinks. Large suppliers, such as Bestway Wholesale, which won the contract, are well-positioned to benefit from this procurement due to their ability to meet the competitive pricing and quality criteria set out in the tender. The long-term nature of the contract, along with the potential extensions, provides a stable source of revenue and growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with competitive pricing strategies and strong supply chains may also find opportunities to participate in future tenders within the same category.

## Notice

PROVISION OF CONFECTIONERY AND SOFT DRINKS (exc: vending machines and their stock) NHSDG is seeking bids for the Provision of Confectionery and Soft Drinks for an initial period of three years with the possible extension for a further 1year + 1year commencing from the 1st February 2025.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PROVISION OF CONFECTIONERY AND SOFT DRINKS (exc: vending machines and their stock) NHSDG is seeking bids for the Provision of Confectionery and Soft Drinks for an initial period of three years with the possible extension for a further 1year + 1year commencing from the 1st February 2025.

Renewal: Possible 2 x 12 month extensions after initial term

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524708 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Further notice to be published between 2028 and 2030. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £270,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £270,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY HEALTH BOARD |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 4AP |
| 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 | BESTWAY WHOLESALE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15842300 - Confectionery

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524708
- 18 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518531

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518531&idx=2
  18th November 2024 - Question 8 Appendix A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518531&idx=3
  18th November 2024 - Question 9 Appendix B
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518531&idx=1
  18th November 2024 - DGMB/24/03 PROVISION OF CONFECTIONERY AND SOFT DRINKS
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518531
  PROVISION OF CONFECTIONERY AND SOFT DRINKS - PROVISION OF CONFECTIONERY AND SOFT DRINKS (exc: vending machines and their stock) NHSDG is seeking bids for the Provision of Confectionery and Soft Drinks for an initial period of three years with the possible extension for a further 1year + 1year commencing from the 1st February 2025.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524708
  PROVISION OF CONFECTIONERY AND SOFT DRINKS - PROVISION OF CONFECTIONERY AND SOFT DRINKS (exc: vending machines and their stock) NHSDG is seeking bids for the Provision of Confectionery and Soft Drinks for an initial period of three years with the possible extension for a further 1year + 1year commencing from the 1st February 2025.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsdg.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783559
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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