Supply and Delivery of Fresh Meat

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  "date": "2025-09-11T11:55:31+01:00",
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    "id": "GB-FTS-2273",
    "name": "Fife Council"
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        "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.\n​High Level Scope\n​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.\n​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:\n​Ensure continuous and uninterrupted supply to all school sites and Care Homes\n​Provide compliant and traceable goods that meet food safety / assurance standards (Red Tractor, Quality Meat Scotland or equivalent)\n​Support the delivery of nutritionally balanced meals in compliance with Scottish Government nutritional regulations\n​Encourage sustainable sourcing, including reducing carbon footprint and supporting the local economy where appropriate\n​Promote fair working practices across the supply chain\n​Deliver value for money throughout the contract term"
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            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Meat"
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    "title": "Supply and Delivery of Fresh Meat",
    "value": {
      "amount": 800000,
      "currency": "GBP"
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    "legalBasis": {
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    "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.\n​High Level Scope\n​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.\n​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:\n​Ensure continuous and uninterrupted supply to all school sites and Care Homes\n​Provide compliant and traceable goods that meet food safety / assurance standards (Red Tractor, Quality Meat Scotland or equivalent)\n​Support the delivery of nutritionally balanced meals in compliance with Scottish Government nutritional regulations\n​Encourage sustainable sourcing, including reducing carbon footprint and supporting the local economy where appropriate\n​Promote fair working practices across the supply chain\n​Deliver value for money throughout the contract term",
    "communication": {
      "futureNoticeDate": "2026-03-27T00:00:00Z"
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    "classification": {
      "id": "15100000",
      "scheme": "CPV",
      "description": "Animal products, meat and meat products"
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      "name": "Fife Council",
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      "address": {
        "region": "UKM72",
        "locality": "Glenrothes",
        "postalCode": "KY7 5LT",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Fife House, North Street"
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      "contactPoint": {
        "name": "John Muir",
        "email": "john.muir@fife.gov.uk",
        "telephone": "+44 3451550000"
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  "description": "Fife Council are looking for suppliers who would be interested in Servicing this contract.\nNOTE: 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.\n(SC Ref:809973)",
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