Groceries and provisions

Framework No: 1423

About this framework

Framework period: 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2029

Scotland Excel’s fifth generation groceries and provisions framework will provide members to purchase a range of products including dairy and chilled products, dried goods, ambient products, crisps, confectionery, soft drinks and water.

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

30 councils have indicated participation in the framework
Pricing is fixed for the initial six-month period of the framework
Of the 10 suppliers, seven are classified as SMEs
Suppliers proposed several sustainability benefits such as:
- recyclable packaging
- zero waste to landfill
- removing problematic plastics
- tracking sustainability measures
- food waste reduction targets
- using Euro 6 compliant vehicles and route planning tools to reduce CO2 emissions
All suppliers will deliver community benefits which are reflective of the Scottish Government’s National Outcomes
Seven pay the real living wage with four of these formally accredited Real Living Wage Employers

Lots

Bestway Wholesale Limited
Bfs Group Limited T/a Bidfood
Sysco Gb Limited
William Yule And Son Limited

Adamsons Drinks Ltd
Bestway Wholesale Limited
Bfs Group Limited T/a Bidfood
Sysco Gb Limited

Bestway Wholesale Limited
Sysco Gb Limited
William Yule And Son Limited

Middleton Food Products Limited
Moorhead & McGavin Ltd
Radnor Hills Mineral Water Company Ltd
Rowan Glen Ltd
Unilever Uk Limited

Sectors

The groceries and provisions framework is available to all Scotland Excel local authorities and associate members.

Further information on Scotland Excel’s groceries and provisions 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.