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title: "Supply and Delivery of Fresh Meat"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000809973"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-11"
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# Supply and Delivery of Fresh Meat

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000809973

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## Summary

Fife Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the supply and delivery of fresh meat to Schools and Care Homes in the Fife region. This tender, titled "Supply and Delivery of Fresh Meat," falls under the category of general public services with a focus on housing and community amenities. The goods procured through this process are valued at £800,000. The procurement seeks to establish a new contract due to the impending expiration of existing arrangements, with an emphasis on ensuring a sustainable and uninterrupted supply that supports healthy eating in schools and delivers best value for Care Home residents. Key elements include compliance with food safety standards and a commitment to supporting the local economy and reducing the carbon footprint. Interested parties can expect further notices by 27th March 2026, in line with GPA coverage and CELEX legal basis 32014L0024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply chain of fresh meat products, particularly those with capabilities in delivering high-quality and traceable goods that meet rigorous food safety standards. Businesses that prioritise sustainable sourcing, fair working practices, and have a robust distribution network capable of ensuring continuous supply to multiple locations within the Fife region will find this opportunity advantageous. Additionally, companies that are well-versed in aligning with Scottish Government nutritional regulations and can offer value for money throughout the contract term would be ideal contenders for this contract, potentially fostering growth and establishing long-term partnerships with a substantial public sector client.

## Notice

Fife Council has a statutory responsibility to provide healthy, nutritious meals to pupils across its network of schools and educational establishments. As part of this service, the Council requires a reliable and compliant mechanism for the purchase and ongoing supply of fresh meat products. Existing arrangements are due to expire and therefore a new Contract is required to ensure continued supply in line with national guidance, nutritional standards and value-for-money principles. High Level Scope The requirement will cover the supply and delivery of fresh meat and meat products to council-operated schools and educational facilities throughout the Fife region. The Council's overall ambition is to procure a reliable, sustainable supply of high-quality fresh meats that supports healthy eating in schools and delivers best value for Care Home residents. The procurement mechanism should therefore: Ensure continuous and uninterrupted supply to all school sites and Care Homes Provide compliant and traceable goods that meet food safety / assurance standards (Red Tractor, Quality Meat Scotland or equivalent) Support the delivery of nutritionally balanced meals in compliance with Scottish Government nutritional regulations Encourage sustainable sourcing, including reducing carbon footprint and supporting the local economy where appropriate Promote fair working practices across the supply chain Deliver value for money throughout the contract term

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife Council has a statutory responsibility to provide healthy, nutritious meals to pupils across its network of schools and educational establishments. As part of this service, the Council requires a reliable and compliant mechanism for the purchase and ongoing supply of fresh meat products. Existing arrangements are due to expire and therefore a new Contract is required to ensure continued supply in line with national guidance, nutritional standards and value-for-money principles. High Level Scope The requirement will cover the supply and delivery of fresh meat and meat products to council-operated schools and educational facilities throughout the Fife region. The Council's overall ambition is to procure a reliable, sustainable supply of high-quality fresh meats that supports healthy eating in schools and delivers best value for Care Home residents. The procurement mechanism should therefore: Ensure continuous and uninterrupted supply to all school sites and Care Homes Provide compliant and traceable goods that meet food safety / assurance standards (Red Tractor, Quality Meat Scotland or equivalent) Support the delivery of nutritionally balanced meals in compliance with Scottish Government nutritional regulations Encourage sustainable sourcing, including reducing carbon footprint and supporting the local economy where appropriate Promote fair working practices across the supply chain Deliver value for money throughout the contract term

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539000 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - 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 | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| 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 | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 5LT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15100000 - Animal products, meat and meat products
- 15110000 - Meat

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539000

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539000
  Supply and Delivery of Fresh Meat - Fife Council has a statutory responsibility to provide healthy, nutritious meals to pupils across its network of schools and educational establishments. As part of this service, the Council requires a reliable and compliant mechanism for the purchase and ongoing supply of fresh meat products. Existing arrangements are due to expire and therefore a new Contract is required to ensure continued supply in line with national guidance, nutritional standards and value-for-money principles. High Level Scope The requirement will cover the supply and delivery of fresh meat and meat products to council-operated schools and educational facilities throughout the Fife region. The Council's overall ambition is to procure a reliable, sustainable supply of high-quality fresh meats that supports healthy eating in schools and delivers best value for Care Home residents. The procurement mechanism should therefore: Ensure continuous and uninterrupted supply to all school sites and Care Homes Provide compliant and traceable goods that meet food safety / assurance standards (Red Tractor, Quality Meat Scotland or equivalent) Support the delivery of nutritionally balanced meals in compliance with Scottish Government nutritional regulations Encourage sustainable sourcing, including reducing carbon footprint and supporting the local economy where appropriate Promote fair working practices across the supply chain Deliver value for money throughout the contract term

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=809973
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000809973

## Provenance

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