Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Fife Council
Fife House, North Street
Glenrothes
KY7 5LT
UK
Contact person: John Muir
Telephone: +44 3451550000
E-mail: john.muir@fife.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM72
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.fife.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00187
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
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Supply and Delivery of Fresh Meat
II.1.2) Main CPV code
15100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
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
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
800 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15110000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM72
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
27/03/2026
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
Fife Council are looking for suppliers who would be interested in Servicing this contract.
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=809973.
(SC Ref:809973)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/09/2025