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title: "Supply and Distribution of Groceries and Provisions"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000808396"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-03"
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# Supply and Distribution of Groceries and Provisions

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000808396

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council, located at Waverley Court in Edinburgh, has completed the procurement process under the title "Supply and Distribution of Groceries and Provisions." This contract has been awarded to Sysco GB Limited, following an open procedure. The procurement falls under the industry category of General Public Services, specifically the CPV classification 15890000 related to groceries. The contract, valued at £10,510,000, was signed on 26th August 2025 and targets the delivery location within Edinburgh, under the framework of Scotland Excel 1423. The procurement process, managed by the Council, represents a strategic initiative in the distribution of goods, with the contract now in the active stage.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the grocery and provisions sector, particularly those equipped to handle large-scale distribution. It is especially advantageous for SMEs capable of offering logistical and distribution services in alignment with public procurement standards. Given the weighty contract value, the opportunity suits established businesses with robust delivery systems. The open procurement method offers a competitive platform for any capable supplier meeting the CPV classifications. Businesses with a strong supply chain management capacity in the United Kingdom, particularly those in or near Edinburgh, are ideally positioned to benefit from such contracts with local authorities.

## Notice

Award of contract on Scotland Excel Framework for Supply and Distribution of Groceries and Provisions

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and Distribution of Groceries and Provisions. Please refer to Scotland Excel Framework Agreement 1423 for the Supply and Distribution of Groceries and Provisions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538381 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,510,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SYSCO GB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 15312310 - Flavoured potato crisps
- 15331400 - Preserved and/or canned vegetables
- 15550000 - Assorted dairy products
- 15612420 - Baking mixes
- 15820000 - Rusks and biscuits; preserved pastry goods and cakes
- 15842300 - Confectionery
- 15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods
- 15981000 - Mineral water
- 15982000 - Soft drinks
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538381

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538381
  Supply and Distribution of Groceries and Provisions - Award of contract on Scotland Excel Framework for Supply and Distribution of Groceries and Provisions

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808396

## Provenance

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