--- title: "Frozen Food" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000798639" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798639" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798639.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798639.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")" published: "2025-10-07" --- # Frozen Food Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000798639 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798639) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798639.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, better known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), recently awarded a contract for the renewal of a National Framework covering a range of frozen food products. This contract was awarded on 16 September 2025, following an open procurement procedure. The awarded framework is designed to supply health boards across Scotland, including both mainland and island regions, as per the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978. The procurement process culminated in the award phase, and the framework has a period of four years with an active status. The total value of the contract is approximately £25,372,733 GBP. The procurement is part of the health industry category, with NHS Scotland being the main beneficiary of the delivered goods. The tender represents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers in the frozen foods industry. The use of an open procurement procedure ensures that a wide range of businesses, from large firms to SMEs, have the opportunity to participate in this lucrative sector. Companies with a robust supply chain and capabilities in food storage, distribution, and compliance with food safety standards are well-suited to compete within this framework. The inclusion of multiple suppliers, such as Sysco GB Limited, Lomond Fine Foods Ltd, and BFS Group Ltd T/A Bidfood, highlights the collaborative nature of the framework that accommodates diverse suppliers, fostering competitive yet dynamic business partnerships. This initiative not only supports the operational needs of NHS Scotland but also promotes economic growth across relevant businesses in the UK food supply chain. ## Notice Renewal of a National Framework (NP705)to cover a full range of Frozen Food products ### Lot Information Lot 1 A range of Frozen Food to be use by health boards across Scotland Multi supplier Framework. The Framework Agreement may be used by all mainland and Island NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Boards (including the common services agency) and by all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Boards, and the Authority or other NHS Organisations established pursuant to NHS (Scotland Act 1978) and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. All Scottish Hospices.. Total value shown is for the duration of the framework and based on 12 months' suppliers spend data. The Framework period shall be for 4 years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540762 | | 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 | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £26,000,000 | | Lots value | £26,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £25,372,733 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 9EB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | BFS GROUP LTD T/A BIDFOOD; LOMOND FINE FOODS; SYSCO GB | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ## Release History - 7 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540762 - 20 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532984 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532984 Frozen Food - Renewal of a National Framework (NP705)to cover a full range of Frozen Food products - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540762 Frozen Food - Renewal of a National Framework (NP705)to cover a full range of Frozen Food products ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/ - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - http://www.publictenderscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798639 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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