Opportunity overview
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. High Level Scope 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. 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: Ensure continuous and uninterrupted supply to all school sites and Care Homes Provide compliant and traceable goods that meet food safety / assurance standards (Red Tractor, Quality Meat Scotland or equivalent) Support the delivery of nutritionally balanced meals in compliance with Scottish Government nutritional regulations Encourage sustainable sourcing, including reducing carbon footprint and supporting the local economy where appropriate Promote fair working practices across the supply chain Deliver value for money throughout the contract term
Classification
- CPV15100000 — Animal products, meat and meat products
- CPV15110000 — Meat
Lots
- 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. High Level Scope 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. 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: Ensure continuous and uninterrupted supply to all school sites and Care Homes Provide compliant and traceable goods that meet food safety / assurance standards (Red Tractor, Quality Meat Scotland or equivalent) Support the delivery of nutritionally balanced meals in compliance with Scottish Government nutritional regulations Encourage sustainable sourcing, including reducing carbon footprint and supporting the local economy where appropriate Promote fair working practices across the supply chain Deliver value for money throughout the contract termValue not stated