Looking to more clearly understand the public sector tendering process for food and drink products?
'How do I better understand public sector tendering' is divided into three main sections: -An overview of tendering for food and drink contracts in Scotland and the rest of the UK -An introduction to the different types of public sector organisations tendering for food and drinks supplies in Scotland -Two examples of public sector agencies' tendering procedures (education & healthcare) It is hoped that this guide will help Scottish food and drink suppliers to better understand the public sector tendering market and process. By the end of this guide you should be able to determine if this market is of interest and relevance to your business.
Supplying Food & Drink to the Public Sector:
Essential information to help you demystify the process
Have you ever thought about supplying schools, hospitals or local councils but wondered how to go about it and what it would mean for your business?
In collaboration with SAOS and the C2 Project, Scotland Food & Drink held a free seminar in October that helped to demystify the whole subject of supplying food and drink to the public sector.
The public sector in Scotland spends around £130 million annually on food and drink and, contrary to misconceptions, it is possible for both large and very small companies to access this market and capitalise on opportunities that will help them grow.
The October seminar, Chaired by Robert B. Graham, Managing Director of Graham’s the Family Dairy, included the following presentations from top speakers:
- NHS National Services Scotland, National Procurement – Loraine Hartley
- Council Procurement Perspective & Opportunities, Tayside Contracts – Elaine Brown
- Supplier’s Perspective, Stirfresh – Andrew Stirling
- Market Size & Tendering Opportunities, Scotland Excel – Lesley Richard,
- The SAOS Guide to Accessing the Procurement Market – George Noble
- Becoming a Supplier to the London 2012 Olympics & Paralympic Games – Jillian Moffat, Scottish Enterprise
Don’t miss SAOS’ publication Public Sector Procurement Opportunities: A Practical Guide to Supplying Food & Drink to the Public Sector in Scotland. This is essential reading for anyone interested in accessing new markets in this area.
For further information, please contact Fiona Richmond at fiona.richmond@scotlandfoodanddrink.org or on 0131 524 8644