This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Aug 2021 at 11:44

Tender

14 May 2021 at 14:54

Planning

15 Feb 2021 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Supply & Delivery of Fresh/Organic Foodstuffs" is being conducted by East Ayrshire Council, with support from North and South Ayrshire Councils. The tender is currently in the planning stage, having been initiated on 15 February 2021. The procurement involves several lots, covering a range of food categories, including fresh meat, poultry, fish, and organic products, with an emphasis on supporting local food supply for school meal services. Interested parties must submit expressions of interest by 5 March 2021, with the deadline for completed tenders set for 11 June 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) focused on food supply and distribution. Suppliers of fresh, organic, and ethically sourced food products will find this procurement particularly relevant, as the contract is designed to serve not only schools but also local communities in the Ayrshire regions. Businesses capable of meeting strict quality and sourcing criteria are encouraged to engage in the tendering process to provide these essential goods.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply & Delivery of Fresh/Organic Foodstuffs

Notice Description

The Council is re-tendering for the supply and delivery of fresh/organic foodstuffs. This supports the school meals service which has achieved and maintained the Food for Life Gold Standard for over 15 years. The contract will be split into 7 Lots. North Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council will have the option to purchase from any of the Lots at any point during the term of the Contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Fresh Meat/Cooked Meat

Supply and delivery of fresh meat and cooked meat.

Renewal: Two one-year extension options

Lot 2 - Fresh Poultry

Supply and delivery of fresh poultry.

Renewal: Two one-year extension options

Lot 3 - Fresh Fish

Supply and delivery of fresh fish.

Renewal: Two one-year extension options

Lot 4 - Fresh Fruit & Vegetables

Supply and delivery of fresh and/or organic fruit and vegetables.

Renewal: Two one-year extension options

Lot 5 - Fresh Cows Milk/Milk Products

Supply and delivery of fresh and/or organic cows milk and milk products.

Renewal: Two one-year extension options

Lot 6 - Fresh Hens Eggs

Supply and delivery of fresh hens eggs.

Renewal: Two one-year extension options

Lot 7 - Dry, Bottled & Tinned Food Stuffs

Supply and delivery of dry, bottled and tinned food stuffs, organic where possible, otherwise ethically sourced.

Renewal: Two one-year extension options

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029311
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019564-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

03142500 - Eggs

03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts

03311000 - Fish

03333000 - Fresh cows' milk

15112100 - Fresh poultry

15119000 - Various meats

15512000 - Cream

15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods

15893000 - Dry goods

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Apr 2021Expired
Award Date
3 Aug 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2, 3 or 4 years depending on extension options

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Ayrshire Council
Additional Buyers

North Ayrshire Council

South Ayrshire Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire, TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

A&A Spittal Limited

Bryce Cunningham

Corrie Mains Free Range Limited

J Pieroni & Sons Limited

Locavore Community Interest Company

We Hae Meat Limited

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