Preparation and Supply of Community Meals (Sandwiches)

Concepts

• prepared sandwiches
• paisley
• community-based services
• community meals service
• community meals
• hot meal
• sandwiches
• the wider community meals service
• hot and cold nutritious meals
• community

Location

Renfrewshire

Description

Community Meals Service aims to support individuals in maintaining their independence within the community by delivering hot and cold nutritious meals directly to the door of service users. The provision of hot meal is covered by a Scotland Excel Framework Agreement therefore the scope of this procurement exercise will cover the sandwiches/light lunch (eg wraps, rolls, etc) element only.

Total Quantity or Scope

Renfrewshire Council is seeking to appoint a single provider to undertake preparation and supply of sandwiches and associated foods, to complement the wider Community Meals Service. These will be delivered by the appointed supplier to a central point in the Renfrewshire Council area. The contract period will be 01 April 2024 – 31 March 2025 with the option to extend for up to a period of 12 months on two occasions (1 + 1), subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any extension will be at the sole discretion of the Council. The Tender Procedure shall be conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 Open Procedure.

Renewal Options

This requirement may be subject to renewal.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 15811511 - Prepared sandwiches
• 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
• 39222000 - Catering supplies

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

Full details of the exclusion and assessment criteria are detailed within the SPD and Invitation to Tender. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 24935. 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: The Council’s expectation is that 20 Community Benefits Points (CBPs) or more will be delivered under this Contract. Please see the Invitation to Tender for further details (SC Ref:742356)