Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Scotland Excel
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1AR
UK
Telephone: +44 3003001200
E-mail: Education.Corporate@scotland-excel.org.uk
Fax: +44 1416187423
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Frozen Foods
Reference number: 0825
II.1.2) Main CPV code
15000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
This Contract Award Notice is in relation to the renewal framework for The Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Frozen Foods.
It is anticipated that the scope of materials covered under the framework will include, but not be limited to frozen bakery products, meat products & meat substitute products, poultry, seafood, savoury products, fruit & vegetables, potato products, pizza, ice cream & desserts.
Full details are contained in the tender documentation available in the relevant PCS-T project for this procurement exercise.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
170 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Supply Only of Frozen Foods
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15220000
15221000
15229000
15251000
15311000
15311200
15331100
15331170
15896000
15555000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of materials covered under The Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Frozen Foods framework will include, but not limited to frozen bakery products, meat, meat substitute products, poultry, seafood, savoury products, fruit & vegetables, potato products, pizza, ice cream & desserts.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 25
Price
/ Weighting:
75
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Distribution of Frozen Foods
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15220000
15221000
15229000
15251000
15311000
15311200
15896000
15331170
15555000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Contract Award Notice is in relation to a renewal framework for Frozen Foods. This lot is for distribution of products awarded on Lot 1 Supply Only.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 25
Price
/ Weighting:
75
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Supply & Distribution of Frozen Foods
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15555000
15220000
15229000
15251000
15311000
15311200
15331100
15331170
15896000
15811000
15612500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of materials covered under the framework will include, but not limited to frozen bakery products, meat, meat substitute products, poultry, seafood, savoury products, fruit & vegetables, potato products, pizza, ice cream & desserts.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 25
Price
/ Weighting:
75
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-080242
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Supply Only of Frozen Foods
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23/06/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The UK Foodhall Ltd
2 Darwin Court, Oxon Business Park
Shrewsbury
SY3 5AL
UK
Telephone: +44 0000000000
Fax: +44 0000000000
NUTS: UKE2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Downies of Whitehills
40 Low Shore, WHITEHILLS
Banff
AB45 2NN
UK
Telephone: +44 1261861204
Fax: +44 1261861737
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
McCain Foods (GB ) Ltd
Havers Hill
Scarborough
YO11 3BS
UK
Telephone: +44 0000000000
Fax: +44 0000000000
NUTS: UKE2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Eat Balanced Limited
38 Abden Avenue, Kinghorn
Burntisland
KY3 9TE
UK
Telephone: +44 7717291761
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Green Gourmet Ltd
Salmon Springs Trading estate, Painswick Road
Stroud, Gloucestershire
GL6 6NU
UK
Telephone: +44 7970243210
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Marlow Foods limited
Station Road, Stokesley
Yorkshire
TS9 7AB
UK
Telephone: +44 7815995130
NUTS: UKE2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hen House (Wholesale Limited)
Walmer Bridge, Liverpool Rd
Preston
PR4 5HY
UK
Telephone: +44 7793652586
NUTS: UKD4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 51 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Distribution of Frozen Foods
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23/06/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
William Yule & Son Limited
8 Park Road
Kirkcaldy
KY1 3ER
UK
Telephone: +44 7881369759
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sysco GB Limited (t/a Brakes)
Enterprise House, Eureka Business Park
Ashford
TN25 4AG
UK
Telephone: +44 1233206000
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 85 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Supply & Distribution of Frozen Foods
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23/06/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
William Yule & Son Limited
8 Park Road
Kirkcaldy
KY1 3ER
UK
Telephone: +44 7881369759
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BFS Group Ltd T/A Bidfood
814 , Leigh Road
Slough, Berkshire
SL1 4BD
UK
Telephone: +44 3703663100
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sysco GB Limited (t/a Brakes)
Enterprise House, Eureka Business Park
Ashford
TN25 4AG
UK
Telephone: +44 1233206000
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bestway Wholesale Limited
Abbey Road
London
NW10 7BW
UK
Telephone: +444 7345599861
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 110 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This procurement process is subject to the Law and Guidance applicable in Scotland relative to the award of public contracts including (without limitation) as set out in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 as currently in force.
Scotland Excel is a central purchasing body and is procuring this framework on behalf of the following contracting authorities (and successor bodies):
-The 32 local authorities in Scotland as listed at http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/aboutus/ourmembers.aspx
-Scotland Excel associate members as listed at http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Associate-members.aspx
-any Integration Authority, or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland)Act 2014. -Any Scottish Registered Social Landlords listed on the public register of the Scottish Housing Regulator:http://directory.scottishhousingregulator.gov.uk/Documents/Landlord%20Register.pdf as at the date of publication of this notice.
-Tayside Contracts
-Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges & their member organisations across the higher and further education sector in Scotland and their associated and affiliated bodies.
-Scottish Prison Service (SPS)
-Scottish National Health Service Authorities, including any body created pursuant to the National Health Service Scotland Act (1978)
-Transport Scotland
-Scottish Government & Scottish Central Government Bodies.
The above is subject to each contracting authority entering into and maintaining a relevant membership agreement or other access agreement with Scotland Excel.
Tenderers should note:
Retrospective rebates apply to this Framework; details are in the Special Conditions and Information and Instructions to Tenderers, including the Evaluation Methodology.
Use of electronic ordering, invoicing, and payment is at the discretion of each Member Authority or Associate Member and will be agreed at call-off stage.
The maximum number of participants stated in section IV.1.3 of the contract notice is indicative only. Scotland Excel may appoint more or fewer tenderers than this number.
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015
(SC Ref:836771)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Court of Session
Edinburgh
EH1 1RQ
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland)
Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/446) (as amended) may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
18/08/2026