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Frozen foods

Framework No: 0825

About this framework

Framework period: 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2030

Scotland Excel’s frozen foods framework is a fifth-generation framework which contains supply only, distribution, and supply and distribution elements.

The framework will allow councils to procure a range of products including poultry, seafood, meat, pizza, potato products, ice cream and desserts.

As with all our frameworks, this framework was developed in close consultation with key stakeholders. It is fully compliant with all legislative requirements and was developed in line with Scotland Excel’s sustainable procurement approach.

Benefits

  • 31 councils confirmed participation in the framework
  • Prices will be fixed for the first 12 months of the framework
  • Of the 11 suppliers, 6 are classified as SMEs
  • Suppliers proposed several sustainability benefits such as:
    • changing to sustainable packaging
    • reusable crates
    • route optimising software
    • rationalising delivery days to reduce mileage
  • All 11 suppliers will deliver community benefits which are reflective of the Scottish Government’s National Outcomes
  • 9 suppliers pay the real living wage with 3 of these formally accredited Real Living Wage Employers

Lots

Downies Of Whitehills
Eat Balanced Limited
Green Gourmet Ltd
Marlow Foods Ltd T/a Quorn Foods
Mccain Foods (gb) Ltd
Pizza Plus Foodservice (henhouse Wholesale)
The Uk Foodhall Ltd

Sysco Gb Limited
William Yule And Son Limited

Bestway Wholesale Limited
Bfs Group Ltd ( T/a Bidvest Catering Supplies)
Sysco Gb Limited
William Yule And Son Limited

Sectors

The frozen foods framework is available to all Scotland Excel local authorities and associate members.

Further information on Scotland Excel’s frozen foods framework is available in our members area.

If you are not yet a member, and would like to know more about the framework, please contactus.