01684 Provision of Retail Goods to the SPS

Tender description

SPS establishments currently provide a canteen facility for those in our care. From this they are able to buy a range of retail goods (circa. 600 products). Retail goods range from confectionary and snacks to toiletries and vaping/e-cigarette products. This contract is due to expire and SPS requires this service provision to be continued. The purpose of this procurement exercise is to award a contract for the provision of retail goods to the Scottish Prison Service (SPS). This will be the 2nd generation of this contract which provides the 13 SPS establishments (which are located across Scotland) with one delivery of Goods per week. The delivery requirements have varying demand patterns. There are in the region of circa 8000 individuals who have access to purchase any of the 600 products on the canteen list. The successful bidder will be expected to 1) maintain adequate stock levels to meet fluctuating demand; and 2) maintain the current level of service delivery as a minimum. All products shall be obtained from countries approved by the EU for the supply of such products. Each establishment has strict security protocols that require to be adhered to and there are a range of prohibited items that are not allowed to be brought into prison premises. The procurement will follow the Restricted procedure. Following publication of the Contract Notice, a European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Following the evaluation of the ESPD, bidders will be provided with an Invitation to Tender (ITT). Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS.