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06 Aug 2021 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by APUC Limited for the supply of Fresh Dairy Products within the Scottish Higher and Further Education sector. This tender falls under the category of goods, specifically dairy products, and is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 1st September 2021. The total contract value is estimated at £1,664,000 and encompasses multiple lots catering to various regions, including North Highland & Western Isles, Aberdeen and Grampian, Perth, Angus, Dundee and Fife, South East of Scotland, Greater Glasgow, and Argyll, Renfrewshire & Ayrshire. Each lot includes specific delivery address requirements and has a contract period of up to 720 days, with potential extensions based on performance.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the dairy supply industry, particularly those that can provide a variety of fresh dairy products such as milk, cream, butter, and yoghurts. Companies with a strong emphasis on quality and compliance with ethical standards will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Potential bidders must exhibit the capacity to adhere to the Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct and fulfill various insurance requirements, making this a suitable opportunity for established suppliers as well as newer entrants that can demonstrate financial stability and a commitment to responsible procurement practices.

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Notice Title

Fresh Dairy Products

Notice Description

The Authority are seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Fresh Dairy products to the Scottish Higher and Further Education sector. The Authority are seeking to obtain, through this tendering process, price normalisation for all Institutions within a Lot - regardless of size and demand. The Authority are also seeking to gain a level of price normalisation across the Lots where no Lot is subsidised by a smaller or more geographically disperse Lot. A maximum of 3 Contractors will be appointed per lot.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - North Highland & Western Isles

The scope of this agreement is the supply of a range of fresh dairy, consisting of a core list of products, including non-organic milk, organic milk, cream and creme fraiche and an additional non-core list of products such as organic cream, butter, cheese, yoghurts, eggs and fresh juice. Additional 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 in 2015.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Lot 2 - Aberdeen and Grampian

The scope of this agreement is the supply of a range of fresh dairy, consisting of a core list of products, including non-organic milk, organic milk, cream and creme fraiche and an additional non-core list of products such as organic cream, butter, cheese, yoghurts, eggs and fresh juice. Additional 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 in 2015.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Lot 3 - Perth, Angus, Dundee and Fife

The scope of this agreement is the supply of a range of fresh dairy, consisting of a core list of products, including non-organic milk, organic milk, cream and creme fraiche and an additional non-core list of products such as organic cream, butter, cheese, yoghurts, eggs and fresh juice. Additional 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 in 2015.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months in multiple extensions subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

lot 4 - Lot 4 - South East of Scotland (Stirling, Edinburgh, Lothian and Borders)

The scope of this agreement is the supply of a range of fresh dairy, consisting of a core list of products, including non-organic milk, organic milk, cream and creme fraiche and an additional non-core list of products such as organic cream, butter, cheese, yoghurts, eggs and fresh juice. Additional 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 in 2015.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months in multiple extensions subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements

Lot 5 - Greater Glasgow

The scope of this agreement is the supply of a range of fresh dairy, consisting of a core list of products, including non-organic milk, organic milk, cream and creme fraiche and an additional non-core list of products such as organic cream, butter, cheese, yoghurts, eggs and fresh juice. Additional 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 in 2015.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months in multiple extensions subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements

Lot 6 - Argyll, Renfrewshire & Ayrshire

The scope of this agreement is the supply of a range of fresh dairy, consisting of a core list of products, including non-organic milk, organic milk, cream and creme fraiche and an additional non-core list of products such as organic cream, butter, cheese, yoghurts, eggs and fresh juice. Additional 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 in 2015.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months in multiple extensions subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d1d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019045-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

03333000 - Fresh cows' milk

15500000 - Dairy products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,664,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48 Months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Postcode Area
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM71 Angus and Dundee City, TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM76 Falkirk, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling, TLM8 West Central Scotland, TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond, TLM82 Glasgow City, TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire, TLM84 North Lanarkshire, TLM91 Scottish Borders, TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway, TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire, TLM94 South Ayrshire, TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

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