0325 Supply and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Free Alternatives

Location

Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland

Description

This contract notice is in relation to the new framework for 0325 Supply and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Free Alternatives. These products are for, but not limited to, use within schools, nurseries and council buildings, It is anticipated that the scope of products covered under the framework will provide a range of products including but not limited to whole milk, semi skimmed milk, skimmed milk, organic milk, cream and dairy free alternatives which Councils may require.

Lot Division

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 15500000 - Dairy products
• 15510000 - Milk and cream
• 15550000 - Assorted dairy products
• 15511000 - Milk
• 15511100 - Pasteurised milk
• 15511300 - Skimmed milk
• 03333000 - Fresh cows' milk
• 15511500 - Full-cream milk
• 15512100 - Single cream
• 15512200 - Double cream
• 15511210 - UHT milk

Indicators

• An E-Auction may be used.
• An E-Catalogue is required.
• Bids should cover one or more lots.
• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are not available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price.

Other 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information. Whether an electronic auction will be used is at the discretion of each Scotland Excel Council, Associate Member or other Bodies Participating which will be settled by them during the procedure for the call-off of a contract under this proposed framework agreement. This procurement process is subject to the Law and Guidance applicable in Scotland relative to the award of public contracts including (without limitation) as set out in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 as currently in force. Scotland Excel is a central purchasing body and is procuring this framework on behalf of the following contracting authorities (and successor bodies): A) The 32 local authorities in Scotland as listed at https://home.scotland-excel.org.uk/about-us/our-members B) Scotland Excel associate members as listed at https://home.scotland-excel.org.uk/about-us/our-members C) any Integration Authority, or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland)Act 2014. D) Any Scottish Registered Social Landlords listed on the public register of the Scottish Housing Regulator:http://directory.scottishhousingregulator.gov.uk/Documents/Landlord%20Register.pdf as at the date of publication of this notice. E) Tayside Contracts F) Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and their member organisations across the higher and further education sector in Scotland and their associated and affiliated bodies. G) Scottish Prison Service (SPS) H) Scottish National Health Service Authorities, including any body created pursuant to the National Health Service Scotland Act (1978) I) Transport Scotland J) Scottish Government and Scottish Central Government Bodies. The above is subject to each contracting authority entering into and maintaining a relevant membership agreement or other access agreement with Scotland Excel. Tenderers are advised that the envisaged maximum number of participants that might be appointed to this framework agreement set out in section IV.1.3 of this contract notice is purely indicative. Scotland Excel reserves the right to appoint more or less bidders than the envisaged maximum number to the proposed Framework Agreement. Tenderers are advised that whether electronic ordering, invoicing and payment will be used or accepted is at the discretion of each Member Authority or Associate Member which will be settled by them during call off of a contract under this proposed Framework Agreement. REBATE REQUIREMENTS Tenderers should note that retrospective rebates apply to this Framework. Further details are contained in the tender documents. 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 For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 29749. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: In accordance with section 25(3) of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 note that Scotland Excel intends to include community benefit requirements. As part of your response within the Technical criteria, Tenderers will be requested to commit to delivery of community benefits in accordance with the methodology outlined in the tender documents. Tenderer’s should note that community benefits is a scored criterion. (SC Ref:806903)