Provision of Fruit and Vegetables

Concepts

• edinburgh
• food and drink
• scotland
• vegetable products
• fruit and vegetables
• fruit
• vegetables
• provision of fruit
• fresh or frozen vegetables
• leaf and cabbage vegetables

Location

Scotland: All SPS Sites

Description

The SPS are seeking a supplier to provide fruit and vegetables across the SPS Estate. The anticipated contract commencement date is 15th May 2022.

Total Quantity or Scope

The SPS requires a supplier to provide and deliver fruit and vegetable products to all SPS sites across Scotland. SPS order circa 20 Core Products this includes but is not limited to apples, bananas, carrots, lettuce and potatoes. All products supplied shall comply with the required quality standards and classifications. The supplier shall also be required to evidence traceability within their supply chain. All products shall be delivered within the agreed delivery timescales, (within 2 working days of an order being placed). The SPS has commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the Single Procurement Document (SPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

Renewal Options

The contract has the option to be extended by up to an additional 4 years on a 2 year + 2 year basis.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
• 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products
• 15310000 - Potatoes and potato products
• 15331100 - Fresh or frozen vegetables
• 15331130 - Beans, peas, peppers, tomatoes and other vegetables
• 15331140 - Leaf and cabbage vegetables
• 15332180 - Melons

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 20164. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 20164. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Community benefits requirements have been included in the ITT. A summary of the key areas are as follows: - Employment of new entrants (e.g. apprenticeships, work placements, other trainees, etc.); - Engagement of Supported Business, Social Enterprise or Third Sector organisation - Local economy engagement. Other Community benefits proposals which will improve the economic, social or environmental wellbeing of the local area where the contract is being delivered. (SC Ref:674608)