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TC064 - Supply & Delivery of Milk & Dairy Products

BOLTON COUNCIL

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02 Jan 2026 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

Bolton Council has completed its procurement process titled "TC064 - Supply & Delivery of Milk & Dairy Products," involving the supply and delivery of dairy products to school kitchen sites across England. This contract, classified under CPV code 15500000 for dairy products, is part of the Department of Place's School Meals Section. The procurement method used was a selective Restricted procedure through further competition within YPO Food Deals Dynamic Purchasing System Category 6. The process reached the award stage with the contract valued at £383,034.13 GBP, set to commence on 1 August 2025 and conclude on 31 July 2028.

This contract presents robust business opportunities for suppliers within the dairy industry, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It provides an avenue for growth by supplying essential goods to educational institutions, thereby facilitating network expansion and increased market presence. Potential contenders would ideally be SMEs with expertise in dairy products delivery services, benefiting from engaging with a reputable contracting authority like Bolton Council and potentially enhancing their portfolio within public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

TC064 - Supply & Delivery of Milk & Dairy Products

Notice Description

Further Competition utilising YPO Food Deals Dynamic Purchasing System - Category 6 - Dairy, Chilled and Delicatessen Foods. The tender is for the Supply & Delivery of Milk & Dairy Products which is to be used by the Council's School Meals Section within Department of Place. Bolton Council school meals provide a catering service to 91 kitchen sites. The contract is to supply and deliver milk and dairy goods to the school kitchens.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee148ecc-9803-4149-8095-304b9bbf0160
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/925acb74-69fc-4479-b557-d66f964e0c2e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15500000 - Dairy products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£383,034 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£383,034 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOLTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1RU
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DUNSTERS FARM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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