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title: "Supply Only and Supply & Distribution of Groceries and Provisions"
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# Supply Only and Supply & Distribution of Groceries and Provisions

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/supply-only-and-supply-distribution-of-groceries-and-provisions-ocds-h6vhtk-046e20). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Scotland Excel: "Supply Only and Supply & Distribution of Groceries and Provisions". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £160,000,000. 6 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 13 Dec 2024, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Scotland Excel](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/scotland-excel-GB-FTS-186)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £160,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 13 December 2024 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 6
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Assorted dairy products, Bakery products, Beans in tomato sauce, Butter, Canned goods (+63 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKM
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-046e20`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/supply-only-and-supply-distribution-of-groceries-and-provisions-ocds-h6vhtk-046e20#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/supply-only-and-supply-distribution-of-groceries-and-provisions-ocds-h6vhtk-046e20#participate

## 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.

## Lots (6)
### Lot 1: Supply and Distribution of Dairy and Chilled Products
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 03142500, 15431200, 15530000, 15540000, 15542000, 15542200
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Estimated Value:** £36,000,000
- **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 limited to cheese, butter, eggs and yoghurts. Additional...

### Lot 2: Supply and Distribution of Dried Goods and Ambient Products
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 03211000, 15240000, 15241000, 15331410, 15331428, 15331480
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Estimated Value:** £60,000,000
- **Description:** 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 cak...

### Lot 3: Supply and Distribution of Crisps and Confectionery
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 15312300, 15312310, 15332000, 15332310, 15842100, 15842200
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Estimated Value:** £6,000,000
- **Description:** 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. Additional i...

### Lot 4: Supply and Distribution of Soft Drinks and Water
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 15320000, 15321000, 15321700, 15321800, 15981000, 15981100
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Estimated Value:** £30,000,000
- **Description:** 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 d...

### Lot 5: Distribution of Groceries and Provisions
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 03142500, 03211000, 15240000, 15241000, 15312300, 15312310
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Estimated Value:** £14,000,000
- **Description:** 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 Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if the...

### Lot 6: Supply Only of Groceries and Provisions
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 03142500, 03211000, 15240000, 15241000, 15312300, 15312310
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Estimated Value:** £14,000,000
- **Description:** 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 p...

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (6)
- **Award:** Supply and Distribution of Dairy and Chilled Products (active)
  - Award id: `034626-2025-1`
  - Supplier(s): **BFS Group Ltd T/A Bidfood, Bestway Wholesale, Sysco GB Limited (+1 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-128401`, `GB-FTS-185920`, `GB-FTS-107252`, `GB-FTS-57898`
  - Value: £36,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Supply and Distribution of Dried Goods and Ambient Products (active)
  - Award id: `034626-2025-2`
  - Supplier(s): **BFS Group Ltd T/A Bidfood, Bestway Wholesale, Sysco GB Limited (+1 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-128401`, `GB-FTS-185920`, `GB-FTS-107252`, `GB-FTS-57898`
  - Value: £60,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Supply and Distribution of Crisps and Confectionery (active)
  - Award id: `034626-2025-3`
  - Supplier(s): **Adamsons Drinks Ltd, BFS Group Ltd T/A Bidfood, Bestway Wholesale (+1 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-118068`, `GB-FTS-128401`, `GB-FTS-185920`, `GB-FTS-107252`
  - Value: £6,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Supply and Distribution of Soft Drinks and Water (active)
  - Award id: `034626-2025-4`
  - Supplier(s): **Adamsons Drinks Ltd, BFS Group Ltd T/A Bidfood, Bestway Wholesale (+1 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-118068`, `GB-FTS-128401`, `GB-FTS-185920`, `GB-FTS-107252`
  - Value: £30,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Distribution of Groceries and Provisions (active)
  - Award id: `034626-2025-5`
  - Supplier(s): **Bestway Wholesale, Sysco GB Limited, William Yule & Son Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-185920`, `GB-FTS-107252`, `GB-FTS-57898`
  - Value: £14,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Supply Only of Groceries and Provisions (active)
  - Award id: `034626-2025-6`
  - Supplier(s): **MOORHEAD & MCGAVIN LTD, Middleton Foods Products Ltd, Radnor Hills Mineral Water Company Ltd (+2 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-152241`, `GB-FTS-152243`, `GB-FTS-152242`, `GB-FTS-112854`, `GB-FTS-152244`
  - Value: £14,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (6)
- **Contract:** Supply and Distribution of Dairy and Chilled Products (active)
  - Signed Value: £36,000,000
  - Signed Date: 07/04/2025

- **Contract:** Supply and Distribution of Dried Goods and Ambient Products (active)
  - Signed Value: £60,000,000
  - Signed Date: 07/04/2025

- **Contract:** Supply and Distribution of Crisps and Confectionery (active)
  - Signed Value: £6,000,000
  - Signed Date: 07/04/2025

- **Contract:** Supply and Distribution of Soft Drinks and Water (active)
  - Signed Value: £30,000,000
  - Signed Date: 07/04/2025

- **Contract:** Distribution of Groceries and Provisions (active)
  - Signed Value: £14,000,000
  - Signed Date: 07/04/2025

- **Contract:** Supply Only of Groceries and Provisions (active)
  - Signed Value: £14,000,000
  - Signed Date: 07/04/2025

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F034626-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-06-24T09:43:41.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T17:58:45.157Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-046e20