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 1414888230
E-mail: Education.Corporate@scotland-excel.org.uk
NUTS: UKM83
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 & Distribution of Groceries and Provisions
Reference number: 1423
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 Groceries and Provisions.
It is anticipated that the scope of materials covered under the framework will include, but not be limited to, dairy and chilled, dried goods and ambient products, and crisps, confectionery, soft drinks and water.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
160 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Supply and Distribution of Dairy and Chilled Products
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15550000
15540000
15542000
15542200
15543000
15543200
15543300
15551000
15551300
15551310
03142500
15530000
15431200
15544000
15545000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Throughout Scotland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Contract Award Notice is in relation to the renewal framework for Groceries and Provisions.
It is anticipated that the scope of materials covered under the framework will include, but not limited to cheese, butter, eggs and yoghurts.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
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
Supply and Distribution of Dried Goods and Ambient Products
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15612400
15612500
15841300
15840000
15821200
15820000
03211000
15240000
15241000
15331480
15860000
15861200
15871200
15331410
15871260
15511210
15626000
15833100
15893200
15332410
15612190
15612130
15893300
15411110
15411100
15850000
15871279
15332290
15332200
15871273
15894600
15871000
15331428
15872000
15831200
15897200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Throughout Scotland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Contract Award Notice is in relation to a renewal framework for Groceries & Provisions.
It is anticipated that the scope of materials covered under the framework will include, but not be limited to baking ingredients, preserves,
biscuits and cakes, breakfast cereals, canned goods, condiments, cooking sauces, hot drinks and seasonings.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
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 and Distribution of Crisps and Confectionery
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15312300
15312310
15332000
15332310
15842100
15842200
15842300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Throughout Scotland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Contract Award Notice is in relation to a renewal framework for Groceries & Provisions.
It is anticipated that the scope of materials covered under the framework will include, but not be limited to, confectionery, crisps and snacks.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
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: 4
II.2.1) Title
Supply and Distribution of Soft Drinks and Water
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15320000
15321000
15321700
15321800
15982000
15981000
15981100
15981200
15981400
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Throughout Scotland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Contract Award Notice is in relation to a renewal framework for Groceries & Provisions.
It is anticipated that the scope of materials covered under the framework will include, but not be limited to juices, squashes and cordials, water and soft drinks.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
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: 5
II.2.1) Title
Distribution of Groceries and Provisions
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15550000
15540000
15542000
15542200
15543000
15543200
15543300
15551000
15551300
15551310
03142500
15530000
15545000
15431200
15544000
15612400
15612500
15841300
15840000
15821200
15820000
03211000
15240000
15241000
15331480
15860000
15861200
15871200
15331410
15871260
15511210
15626000
15833100
15893200
15332410
15612190
15612130
15893300
15411110
15411100
15850000
15871279
15332290
15332200
15871273
15894600
15331428
15871000
15872000
15831200
15897200
15312300
15312310
15332000
15332310
15320000
15321000
15321700
15321800
15982000
15981000
15981100
15981200
15981400
15842100
15842200
15842300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Throughout Scotland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Contract Award Notice is in relation to a renewal framework for Groceries & Provisions.
This lot is for distribution of products awarded on Lot 6 Supply Only
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
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: 6
II.2.1) Title
Supply Only of Groceries and Provisions
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15550000
15540000
15542000
15542200
15543000
15543200
15543300
15551000
15551300
15551310
03142500
15530000
15545000
15431200
15544000
15612400
15612500
15841300
15840000
15821200
15820000
03211000
15240000
15241000
15331480
15860000
15861200
15871200
15331410
15871260
15511210
15626000
15833100
15893200
15332410
15612190
15612130
15893300
15411110
15411100
15850000
15871279
15332290
15332200
15871273
15894600
15331428
15871000
15872000
15831200
15897200
15312300
15312310
15332000
15332310
15320000
15321000
15321700
15321800
15982000
15981000
15981100
15981200
15981400
15842100
15842200
15842300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Throughout Scotland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Contract Award Notice is in relation to a renewal framework opportunity for the Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Groceries and Provisions.
It will provide a mechanism for Scottish local authorities to procure a range of groceries and provisions that includes, but is not limited to, eggs, cheese, yoghurts, flour, cake mixes, tinned goods, cereals, condiments, cook sauces, hot beverages, crisps, confectionery, soft drinks and water.
Bidders are able to bid on a supply only basis for 1 or more product items contained within the schedule of offer at no penalty.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
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:
2024/S 000-037021
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Supply and Distribution of Dairy and Chilled Products
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/04/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
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: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bestway Wholesale
2 Abbey Rd
London
NW10 7BW
UK
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
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
William Yule & Son Limited
8 Park Road
Kirkcaldy
KY1 3ER
UK
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sysco GB Limited
Enterprise House, Eureka Business Park
Ashford
TN25 4AG
UK
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:
: 36 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Supply and Distribution of Dried Goods and Ambient Products
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/04/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
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: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bestway Wholesale
2 Abbey Rd
London
NW10 7BW
UK
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
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
William Yule & Son Limited
8 Park Road
Kirkcaldy
KY1 3ER
UK
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sysco GB Limited
Enterprise House, Eureka Business Park
Ashford
TN25 4AG
UK
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:
: 60 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Supply and Distribution of Crisps and Confectionery
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/04/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
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: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bestway Wholesale
2 Abbey Rd
London
NW10 7BW
UK
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
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Adamsons Drinks Ltd
Queensferry View, Pitreavie Way
Dunfermline
KY11 8HN
UK
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sysco GB Limited
Enterprise House, Eureka Business Park
Ashford
TN25 4AG
UK
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:
: 6 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Supply and Distribution of Soft Drinks and Water
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/04/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
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: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bestway Wholesale
2 Abbey Rd
London
NW10 7BW
UK
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
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Adamsons Drinks Ltd
Queensferry View, Pitreavie Way
Dunfermline
KY11 8HN
UK
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sysco GB Limited
Enterprise House, Eureka Business Park
Ashford
TN25 4AG
UK
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:
: 30 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Distribution of Groceries and Provisions
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/04/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
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: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bestway Wholesale
2 Abbey Rd
London
NW10 7BW
UK
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
William Yule & Son Limited
8 Park Road
Kirkcaldy
KY1 3ER
UK
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sysco GB Limited
Enterprise House, Eureka Business Park
Ashford
TN25 4AG
UK
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:
: 14 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: Supply Only of Groceries and Provisions
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/04/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
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: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rowan Glen Ltd
Rowan Glen , Palnure
Newton Stewart
DG8 7AX
UK
NUTS: UKM92
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MOORHEAD & MCGAVIN LTD
21 NEWHUT ROAD
MOTHERWELL
ML1 3ST
UK
NUTS: UKM84
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Radnor Hills Mineral Water Company Ltd
Heartsease
Knighton
LD71LU
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Middleton Foods Products Ltd
655 Willenhall Road, Willenhall,
West Midlands
WV13 3LH
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Unilever UK Limited
Unilever House , Springfield Drive
Leatherhead
KT22 7GR
UK
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:
: 14 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This Tender 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, most recently amended to reflect the European Union exit by the UK. Any prior version of the relevant Law and Guidance, or terminology related thereto, which appears in these Procurement Documents should therefore be interpreted and applied as currently in force.
Scotland Excel is a central purchasing body procuring this framework on behalf of the following contracting authorities (and successor bodies):
- The 32 local authorities in Scotland,
- Tayside Contracts,
- Scotland Excel associate members: https://home.scotland-excel.org.uk/about-us/our-members/
- Scottish National Health Service Authorities, including any body created pursuant to the National Health Service Scotland Act (1978),
- Scottish Prison Service (SPS) and all establishments owned and managed by the Scottish Ministers through the Scottish Prison Service,
- Police Scotland,
- Any Integration Authority, or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014.
The above is subject to each contracting authority entering into and maintaining a membership agreement or other access agreement with Scotland Excel.
Tenderers are advised that the envisaged maximum number of participants that might be appointed to this framework agreement set out in section IV.1.3 of this contract notice is purely indicative. Scotland Excel reserves the right to appoint more or less bidders than the envisaged maximum number to the proposed Framework Agreement.
Tenderers are advised that whether electronic ordering, invoicing and payment will be used or accepted is at the discretion of each Member Authority or Associate Member which will be settled by them during call off of a contract under this proposed Framework Agreement.
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
For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
(SC Ref:797608)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Court of Session
Parliament Square
Edinburgh
EH1 1RQ
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
24/06/2025