Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Prison Service
Calton House, 5 Redheughs Rigg
Edinburgh
EH12 9HW
Contact
Catharine Dempsey
catharine.dempsey@sps.pnn.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1313303572
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00384
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
01838-The Provision of Food Products to the Scottish Prison Service
Reference number
01838
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The SPS are seeking suppliers to provide food products across the SPS Estate. The intention is to divide the requirement into three lots:
Lot 1: Meat and Poultry
Lot 2: Frozen Food
Lot 3: Prepacked Food
Suppliers may bid for multiple lots. The anticipated contract commencement date for all lots is 17th of November 2021. SPS intend to award a three year contract with an optional extension of two years plus two years.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
01838 The Provision of Meat and Poultry
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15100000 - Animal products, meat and meat products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
All SPS sites
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The SPS requires a supplier to provide and deliver meat and poultry products at all SPS sites across Scotland. The products include beef, lamb, pork, offal, bacon, poultry, sausages, puddings, cooked meats and meat based bakery goods.
It will also include the supply of a range of Halal products. SPS orders circa 70 core items including a high volume of Halal lamb mince, lean steak mince, sliced lorne sausage, diced chicken and scotch pies.
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. For Halal products, documentation will be required that the supplies of Halal Goods are obtained from a Halal supplier and certified by a Halal monitoring authority.
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 (Scotland) 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The contract has the option to be extended by up to an additional 4 years on a 2 year + 2 year basis.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
01838 The Provision of Frozen Food
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15331170 - Frozen vegetables
- 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products
- 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
- 15311000 - Frozen potatoes
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
All SPS Sites
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
SPS wishes to establish a next generation contract to ensure continued supply and provision of frozen food to any SPS location, with a suitable supplier who can consistently provide the range of frozen food required by SPS and who can supply within an agreed delivery period. The frozen food required includes desserts, meat & poultry, prepared foods and vegetables, seafood and potato produce.
SPS requires the frozen food products to be delivered in full and in line with the performance measures, in suitable packaging to protect from microbial, all other forms of external contamination and dehydration. All products supplied shall, at the date of delivery, have a minimum period to the ‘use by date’; “best before”; or “best before end date” detailed on the products. The supplier shall use appropriate vehicles to ensure frozen foods are kept at required temperatures upon delivery, and ensure that all products supplied fully comply with relevant legislation.
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 (Scotland) 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The contract has the option to be extended by up to an additional 4 years on a 2 year + 2 year basis.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
01838 The Provision of Pre-Packed Food
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products
- 15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods
- 03142500 - Eggs
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
All SPS sites
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The SPS are seeking a supplier to provide and deliver a range of pre-packed food items across the SPS Estate. SPS order circa 350 producst, this includes, but is not limited to, pasta, rice, preserves, sugar and tinned foods. It shall also include a range of dessert mixes and breakfast cereals.
All items supplied under the published specification shall fully comply with the appropriate regulations identified in the contract including all relevant quality standards and classifications.
The successful supplier shall be required to ensure all deliveries shall be made within 2 working days.
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 (Scotland) 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The contract has the option to be extended by up to an additional 4 years on a 2 year + 2 year basis.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2020/S 245-609001
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
27 August 2021
Local time
2:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
27 August 2021
Local time
2:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 18886. 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: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
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:660741)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sherriff Court
Edinburgh
Country
United Kingdom