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title: "Provision of Supply and Delivery of School Compliant Soluble Hot Chocolate"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000793417"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Supply and Delivery of School Compliant Soluble Hot Chocolate

Buyer: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000793417

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## Summary

Glasgow City Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Provision of Supply and Delivery of School Compliant Soluble Hot Chocolate". This contract falls within the industry category of General Public Services, specifically focused on goods, with delivery throughout the Glasgow area (UKM82 region). The process employed an Open procedure method. The contract was awarded to Caffia Coffee Group and was officially signed on 11th September 2025, with a contract value of £18,775 GBP. The final procurement stage involved was the Award phase on 12th September 2025. Key compliance requirements included adherence to the Food Safety Act 1990 and the Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drink in Schools (Scotland) Regulations 2020. The procurement was conducted under the legal framework provided by The Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This contract represents a potential growth opportunity for businesses specialising in food and beverage supply, especially those focusing on nutritional compliance with specific school requirements. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in producing and delivering food products meeting stringent health regulations would find this contract particularly beneficial. Moreover, businesses that offer flexibility in product variants and have robust quality assurance systems would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. With community benefits integrated into the procurement criteria, this contract also presents an opportunity for businesses committed to contributing positively to the local economy and society.

## Notice

The soluble compliant school hot chocolate supplied and delivered to all secondary school premises must comply in all respects with the relevant provisions of law, as amended, governing the quality of products for human consumption and labelling as follows - (i) Food Safety Act 1990 (ii) The Food Hygiene (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (iii) The General Food Regulations 2004 (iv) The Food Information (Scotland) Regulations 2014 as amended The compliant Regulated specification for the soluble hot chocolate is detailed below- The hot chocolate must be compliant with the Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drink in Schools (Scotland) Regulations 2020 Schedule 2 Part1 Section 15 (f). Consumables containing sugar or fat provided by the successful Supplier must comply with the nutritional guidance contained within the Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drink in Schools Regulations (Scotland) 2020 as detailed below: Lower fat milk drinks containing no more than 0.5g of free sugar per 100ml No more than 5g of total sugar per 100ml No more than 1.8g of total fat per 100ml Please note - It is the Glucose Syrup or Dried Glucose Syrup in the ingredients of the vast majority of Hot Chocolate that would count as added sugar, and thus would contravene the Regulations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The soluble compliant school hot chocolate supplied and delivered to all secondary school premises must comply in all respects with the relevant provisions of law, as amended, governing the quality of products for human consumption and labelling as follows - (i) Food Safety Act 1990 (ii) The Food Hygiene (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (iii) The General Food Regulations 2004 (iv) The Food Information (Scotland) Regulations 2014 as amended The compliant Regulated specification for the soluble hot chocolate is detailed below - The hot chocolate must be compliant with the Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drink in Schools (Scotland) Regulations 2020 Schedule 2 Part1 Section 15 (f). Consumables containing sugar or fat provided by the successful Supplier must comply with the nutritional guidance contained within the Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drink in Schools Regulations (Scotland) 2020 as detailed below: Lower fat milk drinks containing no more than 0.5g of free sugar per 100ml No more than 5g of total sugar per 100ml No more than 1.8g of total fat per 100ml Please note - It is the Glucose Syrup or Dried Glucose Syrup in the ingredients of the vast majority of Hot Chocolate that would count as added sugar, and thus would contravene the Regulations.

Options: Substitution of Product (not additional) If during the term of the contract, the successful Supplier is unable to continue to supply the exact item requested, the successful Supplier must inform the representative within the CPU via email, giving sound reason for their inability to do so. The successful Supplier must provide the allergen and nutritional data sheet for proposed substitute item as any alternative product offered must be acceptable to the council. The CPU member of staff will require to consult with the Senior Food Safety Advisor to receive confirmation that a substitute item can be accepted. Following confirmation of approved data sheet, the council will request samples to be provided in order to test. The alternative product must be of an equivalent-higher specification and be charged at the agreed contract price or less.

Renewal: 12 months prior to the expiry date, the council may consider commencing a new tender process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539087 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | June 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £57,190 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,775 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAFFIA COFFEE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15980000 - Non-alcoholic beverages

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539087
- 18 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526222

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526222
  Provision of Supply and Delivery of School Compliant Soluble Hot Chocolate - The soluble compliant school hot chocolate supplied and delivered to all secondary school premises must comply in all respects with the relevant provisions of law, as amended, governing the quality of products for human consumption and labelling as follows - (i) Food Safety Act 1990 (ii) The Food Hygiene (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (iii) The General Food Regulations 2004 (iv) The Food Information (Scotland) Regulations 2014 as amended The compliant Regulated specification for the soluble hot chocolate is detailed below- The hot chocolate must be compliant with the Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drink in Schools (Scotland) Regulations 2020 Schedule 2 Part1 Section 15 (f). Consumables containing sugar or fat provided by the successful Supplier must comply with the nutritional guidance contained within the Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drink in Schools Regulations (Scotland) 2020 as detailed below: Lower fat milk drinks containing no more than 0.5g of free sugar per 100ml No more than 5g of total sugar per 100ml No more than 1.8g of total fat per 100ml Please note - It is the Glucose Syrup or Dried Glucose Syrup in the ingredients of the vast majority of Hot Chocolate that would count as added sugar, and thus would contravene the Regulations.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539087
  Provision of Supply and Delivery of School Compliant Soluble Hot Chocolate - The soluble compliant school hot chocolate supplied and delivered to all secondary school premises must comply in all respects with the relevant provisions of law, as amended, governing the quality of products for human consumption and labelling as follows - (i) Food Safety Act 1990 (ii) The Food Hygiene (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (iii) The General Food Regulations 2004 (iv) The Food Information (Scotland) Regulations 2014 as amended The compliant Regulated specification for the soluble hot chocolate is detailed below- The hot chocolate must be compliant with the Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drink in Schools (Scotland) Regulations 2020 Schedule 2 Part1 Section 15 (f). Consumables containing sugar or fat provided by the successful Supplier must comply with the nutritional guidance contained within the Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drink in Schools Regulations (Scotland) 2020 as detailed below: Lower fat milk drinks containing no more than 0.5g of free sugar per 100ml No more than 5g of total sugar per 100ml No more than 1.8g of total fat per 100ml Please note - It is the Glucose Syrup or Dried Glucose Syrup in the ingredients of the vast majority of Hot Chocolate that would count as added sugar, and thus would contravene the Regulations.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.glasgow.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793417

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