Estimated Value
Up to £1,915,000
Deadline
25 September 2026
29 days remaining
Published
21 August 2026
Type
goods
Overview
Provision of fresh meat product for use by the catering service in Moray Schools. Provision of meat products for the catering service in the Fochabers Area.
Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Provision of meat products for the catering service in the Buckie Area.
Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Provision of meat products for the catering service in the Forres area.
Regulations cited
- Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015
Additional details
Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Provision of meat products for the catering service in the Fochabers Area.
Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Provision of meat products for the catering service in the Elgin Area.
Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Provision of meat products for the catering service in the Keith Area.
Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Provision of meat products for the catering service in the Lossiemouth Area. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
AI Analysis
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This contract is for supplying fresh meat to the school catering services across several towns in Moray, Scotland.
Requirements
- Economic operators may be excluded if they fall under any of the situations set out in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Supply fresh meat products to the catering service in the Fochabers area
- Supply fresh meat products to the catering service in the Buckie area
- Supply fresh meat products to the catering service in the Forres area
- Supply fresh meat products to the catering service in the Elgin area
- Supply fresh meat products to the catering service in the Keith area
- Supply fresh meat products to the catering service in the Lossiemouth area
- Provide regular deliveries according to the schedule set by Moray Schools’ catering department
How to Read This Tender
- 1Check the full tender documents for the exact specifications of meat cuts, volumes and delivery frequencies – the short description only lists the areas
- 2Look for the sections on food safety, HACCP and any required certifications (e.g., BRC, Red Tractor) even if they are not mentioned here
- 3Read the exclusion criteria (Regulation 58) carefully to ensure your company does not fall into any prohibited situations
- 4Identify the deadline for submitting bids and the required format (e‑mail, portal, paper) – missing a detail can disqualify you
- 5Note any references to social value or local sourcing – these may affect scoring even in a simple supply contract
Tips for Small Businesses
- Highlight your ability to deliver locally and quickly, which can be a competitive advantage over larger national suppliers
- Consider partnering with a logistics provider or another small meat processor to meet volume or delivery schedule requirements
- Emphasise any food safety certifications you hold and your track record with school or public sector catering to strengthen your bid
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Moray CouncilKey Dates
Published
21 August 2026
Submission deadline
25 September 2026
Notice type
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