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 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.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 & 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 Prior Information Notice (PIN) 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.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
140 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Dairy & 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 Prior Information Notice (PIN) 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.2.14) Additional information
Please note that this is subject to change.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Dried Goods & 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 Prior Information Notice (PIN) 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.2.14) Additional information
Please note that this is subject to change.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Crisps, Confectionery, Soft Drinks & Water
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
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 Prior Information Notice (PIN) 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, juices, squashes and cordials, water and soft drinks.
II.2.14) Additional information
Please note that this is subject to change.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/10/2024
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 local authorities in Scotland, together with any
Integration Authority, or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working)(Scotland) Act 2014.
For more information about Scotland Excel and its members, please see http://www.soctland-excel.org.uk
As no set decision has been made on make up of the tender, Scotland Excel are exploring the potential of a supply only element to this tender as well as supply and distribution. At this stage there is an opportunity for all 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 meeting to take place over Microsoft teams. These
meetings will be held:
Wednesday 12th June, Friday 14th June, W/C 17th June, Monday 24th June and Tuesday 25th June.
These meetings will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
Please email Education.Corporate@scotland-excel.org.uk if you are interested in arranging 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=767842.
(SC Ref:767842)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
06/06/2024