Introduction and overview

As the end of the transition period is fast approaching it is important that we as a sector turn our attention to preparedness for the 1st of January 2021. It is recognised by Scottish Government (SG) that the wholesale sector plays a pivotal role in the supply chain including convenience sector and public sector food supply.   

For this reason, we have been asked to assist SG in undertaking this monthly review of the wholesale channel, in its' current preparedness, as well as specifically looking at the public sector supply chain.

This survey should take no more than 5 minutes to complete and we ask every wholesaler to complete, what they can, and by close of business on Friday 9th of October.
Wholesale Supply Chain Details

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* 1. Company Name:

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* 2. Do you supply any of the following public sector food contracts and if 'Yes' what is the annual value of those to your business?

  We supply / Don't Supply Approx. Annual Value of Contract (£) Contract As % of Your Total Business
Hospitals
Schools
Higher Education (Unis./Colleges)
Prisons
Care Homes (Public)
Care Homes (Private)
Local Authority/Council
Scottish Government
Other

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* 3. Please list the main food categories that you supply into those public contracts...
(ie. bakery goods, fruit & veg, frozen, meat, dairy etc.)

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* 4. What public sector geographical regions of Scotland do you supply?

Brexit Preparations

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* 5. Do you currently buy & import any products directly from...

  Yes / No
Northern Island
Republic of Ireland
European Union (excl. Ireland)
Rest of The World

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* 6. For products imported from Republic and/or Northern Island, what port do they come through?
(ie NI product come via Cairnryan. RoI come via NI and then via Cairnryan)

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* 7. For any products that you import either from Ireland, EU or Worldwide, do you have an alternative port to bring those goods in through?

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* 8. How confident are you that your primary route will NOT be disrupted as a result of Brexit? 
[Based on what information/knowledge you have thus far]

0 % Confidence Level 100
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 9. How confident are you that any contingency route will NOT be disrupted as a result of Brexit?  (If applicable)
[Based on what information/knowledge you have thus far]

0 % Confidence Level 100
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i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 10. In general what are your plans/thoughts in the run up to the end of transition, with reference to...

  Plans / Thought base What 2 main factors will influence your plans/thoughts? Factor #1: What 2 main factors will influence your plans/thoughts? Factor #2:
Stockpiling of goods
Ensure equitable supply throughout our network
We are preparing for a 'No Deal' Brexit

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* 11. What are your thoughts on consumer's panic buying?

  Yes / No
Already witnessing this (again) due to Covid restrictions
Expect panic buying prior to end of transition (December)
Expect panic buying after transition (Jan. onwards)

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* 12. What are your thoughts on the following food groups after December?
[Based on what information/knowledge you have thus far]

  Anticipated Price Inflation  Availability Concerns
Fresh Produce
Dairy & Meat
Other Chilled Food
Ambient Food Goods
Alcohol

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* 13. As of 1st January we expect fresh produce availability, into our business, will...?
[Based on what information/knowledge you have thus far]

 
Availability will

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* 14. As of 1st January what do you anticipate will happen with food supplies into your business and in what categories? Please also try & give an indication of how quickly you anticipate things will happen.
[ie. fresh produce likely to be impacted within 1 to 3 days, as of 1st Jan, and our stock holding will fall from 3 days to 2 days.]

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* 15. Compared to your previous Brexit preparations, how much more difficult is this with Covid added to the mix?
[Based on what information/knowledge you have thus far]

0 % more difficult 100
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i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 16. What else do you require to help your preparedness?

  Most Required Required Least Required
Confirmation of 'the deal' or otherwise
Access to further information on importing/exporting
Access to clarity of Tariffs
Confirmation of the NI protocol implications
Access to financial support to help business prepare
Individual support by HMRC
Individual support by Scot.Gvt or their agencies
Comprehensive on-line resource base

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* 17. Please provide any other comments, information or support that you require in preparing for Brexit?

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* 18. Are you happy for SWA to give Scottish Government your answers in named format?
(ie. your company name will be given along with your answers. If you select 'no', answers will be amalgamated as unnamed industry totals).

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