Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
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.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
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: 08-25
II.1.2) Main CPV code
15000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for 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, and special function products.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
120 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Supply Only
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
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is anticipated that 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, and special function products.
II.2.14) Additional information
Please note this is subject to change.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Distribution
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
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The commercial envelope for distribution only will seek a percentage on-cost for delivery for all areas which the tenderer has the ability to service.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Supply & Distribution
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
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is anticipated that 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, and special function products.
II.2.14) Additional information
Please note that this is subject to change.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/09/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Scotland Excel envisages publishing a future tender opportunity on behalf of all 32 Scottish councils, Tayside Contracts, Associate Members and any body created pursuant to the National Health Service Scotland Act (1978), or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014.
Scotland Excel endeavours to implement the most effective framework for both purchasers and suppliers and therefore invites suppliers to provide input in relation to the potential scope and structure of the renewal framework.
For more information about Scotland Excel and its members, please see http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
NOTE: At this stage there is an opportunity for interested parties to meet with Scotland Excel to discuss the upcoming framework. We would like to invite suppliers to contact Scotland Excel to arrange an individual Microsoft Teams meeting to take place the week
commencing MONDAY 14 JULY 2025.
Meetings will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Please email Education&Corporate@scotland-excel.org.uk by FRIDAY 11 JULY 2025 if you are interested in arranging a meeting.
We would like you to complete the following survey found at :
https://www.cognitoforms.com/ScotlandExcel1/_0825FrozenFoodsSupplierPinSurvey
Please complete the survey if you do/do not secure a meeting.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=802209.
(SC Ref:802209)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
03/07/2025