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title: "Preparation and Supply of Community Meals (Sandwiches)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000788317"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-01-22"
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# Preparation and Supply of Community Meals (Sandwiches)

Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000788317

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## Summary

Renfrewshire Council is seeking suppliers for the preparation and supply of community meals, specifically focusing on sandwiches and light lunches. This open procurement relates to the delivery of both hot and cold nutritious meals to support individual independence within the community. The tender is divided into two lots: Lot 1 for the core product range which includes approximately 2200 to 2300 individual items per week, and Lot 2 for frozen products to support business continuity. The contract is valued at £560,000 for a period from 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2027, with an option to extend for up to two additional 12-month periods. The deadline for electronic submission is 21 February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the food production and supply industry, particularly those equipped to handle large-scale deliveries and food safety compliance. Companies specialising in ready-to-eat meals, frozen foods, or those with experience in public sector catering will find this tender particularly relevant. The contract’s substantial value and potential extensions offer sustained business growth. Renfrewshire Council’s emphasis on quality assurance, community benefits, and stringent health and safety standards ensures that only proficient suppliers with a solid reputation and technical capacity should apply.

## 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 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.

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. Value stated is for the entire contract period 2+1+1.

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=JAN522328 |
| 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 | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £560,000 |
| Lots value | £560,000 |
| 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

- 22 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522328

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522328
  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-r6ebe6-0000788317
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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