Supply and Delivery of Dairy Products
Buyers: North Ayrshire Council , South Ayrshire Council
DEADLINE: 26 days left
26 Aug 2026 12:00
REGION: Scotland
Main delivery area
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North Ayrshire Council (NAC), in collaboration with South Ayrshire Council (SAC), invites tenders for the supply and delivery of fresh milk and dairy products to Council establishments. The requirement is being tendered as two Lots: Lot 1 – North Ayrshire Council Lot 2 – South Ayrshire Council T... Read more
VALUE
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TYPE
Supply
SME FIT
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DURATION (est.)
To Aug 2028
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Description
North Ayrshire Council (NAC), in collaboration with South Ayrshire Council (SAC), invites tenders for the supply and delivery of fresh milk and dairy products to Council establishments. The requirement is being tendered as two Lots: Lot 1 – North Ayrshire Council Lot 2 – South Ayrshire Council Tenderers may submit bids for one Lot, or for both Lots. North Ayrshire Council is acting as the Lead Contracting Authority for this procurement process.
Lot Division
| 1 | North Ayrshire Council North Ayrshire Council is seeking to appoint a supplier for the supply and delivery of fresh milk and dairy products to Council establishments. This procurement is being undertaken to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of fresh milk and dairy products to Council establishments across a range of services, including schools, early years settings and care facilities. The provision of these products is essential to support the day-to-day operation of these services and ensure the consistent availability of fresh milk and related dairy products. There are approximately 50/55 delivery sites for this lot. |
| 2 | South Ayrshire Council South Ayrshire Council is seeking to appoint a supplier for the supply and delivery of fresh milk and dairy products to Council establishments. This procurement is being undertaken to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of fresh milk and dairy products to Council establishments across a range of services, including schools, early years settings and care facilities. The provision of these products is essential to support the day-to-day operation of these services and ensure the consistent availability of fresh milk and related dairy products. There are approximately 90/100 delivery sites for this lot. |
Renewal Options
The Contract may be extended for a period of up to 12 months at the sole discretion of the relevant Council, subject to satisfactory performance & continued operational requirement.
Award Criteria
| Delivery and Service Model | 10.0 |
| Customer Service and Issue Resolution | 5.0 |
| Mobilisation and Continuity | 10.0 |
| Product Quality | 5.0 |
| PRICE | 70.0 |
CPV Codes
- 15511000 - Milk
Indicators
- Bids should cover one or more lots.
- Bids should cover the whole contract.
- This is a recurring contract.
- Renewals are available.
- Financial restrictions apply.
- Professional qualifications are sought.
- Award on basis of price.
Other Information
Quality Management Procedures The bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001 (or equivalent) OR A documented policy regarding quality management. Health and Safety Procedures The bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent), accredited independent third party certificate of compliance in accordance with ISO 45001 (or equivalent) or have, within the last 12 months, successfully met the assessment requirements of a construction-related scheme in registered membership of the Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) forum. OR A documented policy regarding health and safety. Environmental Procedures The Bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third party certificate of compliance with BS EN ISO 14001 (or equivalent) or a valid EMAS (or equivalent) certificate. OR A documented policy regarding environmental management. Tenderers must agree to accept North Ayrshire Council’s Terms and Conditions for the Purchase of Goods and any Related Services as the contract will be let on these terms. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 32372. 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: Community Benefits are voluntary for this procurement. Tenderers are encouraged to propose additional social, economic and environmental benefits that may be delivered through the contract. Any Community Benefits offered by the successful supplier(s) will become contractual commitments and will be monitored throughout the contract term. (SC Ref:838313)
Reference
- FTS 070931-2026