---
title: "Specialist Food Products"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000801091"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-09"
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# Specialist Food Products

Buyer: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000801091

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## Summary

Glasgow City Council has announced a planned procurement process for the supply of Specialist Food Products, aimed at catering events and other scenarios requiring premium ingredients. This procurement falls under the category of general public services within the food industry and is located in Glasgow City. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a scheduled future tender notice date set for 31st July 2025. The council intends to expand the tender's scope to include lots such as artisan bread, ambient wrapped cakes, and frozen desserts, aiming to replace the existing contract expiring in December 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for suppliers in the food industry, particularly those offering specialty products like game, shellfish, and vegan or gluten-free options. Additionally, producers of artisan bread, pastries, and individually wrapped sweets will find this an ideal opportunity to expand their business within the public sector. Businesses capable of supplying high-quality frozen desserts are also well-placed to benefit. The diverse lot structure allows for niche suppliers to compete effectively, supporting business growth through potential partnerships with a central purchasing body like Glasgow City Council.

## Notice

Glasgow City Council has a requirement for the provision of Specialist Food Products for the use in event catering and other situations where a more prestigious menu and ingredient is required. Currently the council has a contract for Specialist Products; however this is due to expire in December this year, and the council are now developing a strategy for a new tender. As part of the strategy development, the council is looking to expand the scope of the tender to include lots for artisan bread, ambient wrapped cakes and frozen desserts. The following lot structure would apply; 1. Specialist Food Products, comprising game, shellfish, pies, prepared meat, vegan & gluten free products 2. Artisan Bread 3. Ambient Wrapped Cakes 4. Frozen Desserts

### Lot Information

Specialist Food Products

Specialist Food Products, comprising game, shellfish, pies, prepared meat etc.

Artisan Bread

Artisan bread, croissants, pastries, gluten-free and vegan bread, rolls, and other associated products.

Ambient Wrapped Cakes

Individually wrapped cakes, muffins, and cookies for resale.

Specialist Frozen Desserts

Supply and delivery of frozen desserts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532096 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts
- 03311700 - Salmon
- 15111100 - Beef
- 15130000 - Meat products
- 15131320 - Preparations of goose or duck liver
- 15131600 - Beef and veal products
- 15131610 - Beef meatballs
- 15540000 - Cheese products
- 15542300 - Feta cheese
- 15543100 - Blue cheese
- 15543400 - Parmesan cheese
- 15544000 - Hard cheese
- 15545000 - Cheese spreads
- 15811000 - Bread products
- 15811200 - Rolls
- 15811300 - Croissants
- 15811500 - Prepared bread products
- 15812000 - Pastry goods and cakes
- 15812100 - Pastry goods
- 15812120 - Pies
- 15812121 - Savoury pies
- 15812200 - Cakes
- 15820000 - Rusks and biscuits; preserved pastry goods and cakes
- 15821200 - Sweet biscuits
- 15833100 - Desserts
- 15870000 - Condiments and seasonings
- 15871000 - Vinegar; sauces; mixed condiments; mustard flour and meal; prepared mustard
- 15871200 - Sauces, mixed condiments and mixed seasonings

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532096

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532096&idx=1
  9th June 2025 - Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532096
  Specialist Food Products - Glasgow City Council has a requirement for the provision of Specialist Food Products for the use in event catering and other situations where a more prestigious menu and ingredient is required. Currently the council has a contract for Specialist Products; however this is due to expire in December this year, and the council are now developing a strategy for a new tender. As part of the strategy development, the council is looking to expand the scope of the tender to include lots for artisan bread, ambient wrapped cakes and frozen desserts. The following lot structure would apply; 1. Specialist Food Products, comprising game, shellfish, pies, prepared meat, vegan & gluten free products 2. Artisan Bread 3. Ambient Wrapped Cakes 4. Frozen Desserts

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.glasgow.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801091
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=801091

## Provenance

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