--- title: "Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000798641" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798641" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798641.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798641.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" --- # Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000798641 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798641) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798641.json) ## Summary This public procurement process, initiated by The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), involved the awarding of a contract for the supply of Prepared Vegetables, Potato Products, Fresh Fruit, and Vegetables. This contract belongs to the health industry category, specifically targeting health services across mainland and island NHS Scotland Health Boards. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, ensuring competitive fairness, with tenders received electronically and a formal tender period ending on 24th July 2025. The framework agreement, announced on 7th October 2025, entails a three-year contract period with the potential for an additional one-year extension, aligning with the Agency's commitment to delivering sustainable and high-quality service provisions. Key locations identified include various NHS regions such as Ayrshire & Arran, Dumfries & Galloway, Fife, Greater Glasgow & Clyde, and others. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the agricultural and food supply sectors, specifically those dealing with fresh produce. Companies with a focus on providing high-quality goods at competitive prices are well-positioned to benefit, especially if they have previous experience in supplying to healthcare facilities. The framework values quality and cost with an 80% weightage on price criteria, thereby appealing to businesses that can maximise cost efficiency. Additionally, the requirement for certified standards such as BRC Global Standard for Food Safety underscores the tender's emphasis on compliance and quality, favouring enterprises that maintain robust food safety and quality assurance protocols. The opportunity for recurrent contracts through the extension options further incentivises businesses to establish sustained quality and service commitment in partnership with NHS Scotland. ## Notice Renewal of a National Framework (NP775)to cover a full range of Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables. ### Lot Information NHS Dumfries & Galloway A range of Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to be used by patient, staff and visitors across Scotland, multi supplier ranked 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 NHSScotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisations established pursuant to the 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 duration of the framework including optional extension periods. The framework period shall be 3 years with option to extend for 1 x 12 months periods Renewal: 1 x 12 months NHS Ayrshire & Arran A range of Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products; Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to be used by patient, staff and visitors across Scotland, multi supplier ranked 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 3 years with option to extend for 1 x 12 months periods Renewal: 1 x 12 months NHS Fife A range of Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to be used by patient, staff and visitors across Scotland, multi supplier ranked 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 NHSScotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisations established pursuant to the 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 duration of the framework including the optional extension periods. The framework period shall be 3 years with option to extend for 1 x 12 months periods Renewal: 1 x 12 months The Golden Jubilee Hospital A range of Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products; Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to be used by patient, staff and visitors across Scotland, multi supplier ranked 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 duration of the framework including the optional extension periods. The framework period shall be 3 years with option to extend for 1 x 12 months periods Renewal: 1 x 12 months NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde A range of Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products; Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to be used by patient, staff and visitors across Scotland, multi supplier ranked 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 duration of the framework including the optional extension periods. The framework period shall be 3 years with option to extend for 1 x 12 months periods Renewal: 1 x 12 months NHS Grampian A range of Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products; Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to be used by patient,staff and visitors across Scotland, multi supplier ranked 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 NHSScotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisations established pursuant to the 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 duration of the framework including the optional extension periods. The framework period shall be 3 years with option to extend for 1 x 12 months periods Renewal: 1 x 12 months NHS Lanarkshire and The State Hospital A range of Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products; Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to be used by patient, staff and visitors across Scotland, multi supplier ranked 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 duration of the framework including the optional extension periods. The framework period shall be 3 years with option to extend for 1 x 12 months periods Renewal: 1 x 12 months NHS Tayside A range of Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products; Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to be used by patient, staff and visitors across Scotland, multi supplier ranked 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 duration of the framework including optional extension periods. The framework period shall be 3 years with option to extend for 1 x 12 months periods Renewal: 1 x 12 months NHS Lothian and NHS Borders A range of Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products; Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to be used by patient, staff and visitors across Scotland, multi supplier ranked 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 duration of the framework including optional extension periods. The framework period shall be 3 years with option to extend for 1 x 12 months periods Renewal: 1 x 12 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540783 | | 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 | 24 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,290,419 | | Lots value | £9,290,415 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £8,237,675 | ## 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 | 4 | | Supplier names | FAILTE FOOD SERVICE; GEORGE ANDERSON & SONS; MARK MURPHY - PART OF DOLE FOODSERVICE; PREMIER PRODUCE SCOTLAND | ## 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=OCT540783 - 18 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532880 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532880 Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables - Renewal of a National Framework (NP775)to cover a full range of Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540783 Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables - Renewal of a National Framework (NP775)to cover a full range of Prepared Vegetables and Potato Products, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables. ## 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-r6ebe6-0000798641 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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