This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Nov 2024 at 13:12

Tender

16 Aug 2024 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Fresh Milk and Fresh Cream" managed by the Procurement and Logistics Service (BSO PaLS) on behalf of various Health and Social Care Trusts in the UK has been successfully completed. This open procedure, covering the goods category of food, beverages, tobacco, and related products (CPV 15000000), encompasses multiple lots with an overall estimated contract value of £12,681,601.00 to £19,022,402.00 (excluding VAT), including options for a 24-month extension. The tender was initiated in August 2024, with contracts awarded in late October 2024. The five lots, each linked to different regional Health and Social Care Trusts, have been awarded to suppliers such as Draynes Farms and DALE FARM LIMITED.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses in the dairy sector, particularly those specialising in the production and supply of fresh dairy products. SMEs and large enterprises alike, focusing on regional and national contracts, stand to benefit significantly from such public procurement projects. The stringent criteria and requirements provide a competitive edge for businesses adept at meeting high standards of quality and compliance. Suppliers with experience in the health sector and capabilities for large-scale production and supply can leverage this contract to expand their market presence and operational footprint.

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Notice Title

Fresh Milk and Fresh Cream

Notice Description

Fresh Milk and Fresh Cream

Lot Information

Lot 1 Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Fresh Milk and Fresh Cream. Additional information: The award criteria was the criteria stated in the specifications, in the CfT or to negotiate or in the descriptive documents. The estimated value as per the contract notice 2024/S 000-026174 excluding VAT was a range between 3 009 413.00 GBP - 4 514 119.00 GBP. The total value includes the options of extending for any period up to and including 24 months.

Options: Optional extension for up to a maximum of an additional 24 months.

Renewal: Optional extension for up to a maximum of 24 months

Lot 2 Northern Health and Social Care Trust

Fresh Milk and Fresh Cream. Additional information: The award criteria was the criteria stated in the specifications, in the CfT or to negotiate or in the descriptive documents. The estimated value as per the contract notice 2024/S 000-026174 excluding VAT was a range between 2 899 574.00 GBP - 4 349 361.00 GBP. The total value includes the options of extending for any period up to and including 24 months

Options: Optional extension for up to a maximum of an additional 24 months.

Renewal: Optional extension for up to a maximum of 24 months

Lot 3 Southern Health and Social Care Trust

Fresh Milk and Fresh Cream. Additional information: The award criteria was the criteria stated in the specifications, in the CfT or to negotiate or in the descriptive documents. The estimated value as per the contract notice 2024/S 000-026174 excluding VAT was a range between 2 188 817.00 GBP - 3 283 225.00 GBP. The total value includes the options of extending for any period up to and including 24 months

Options: Optional extension for up to a maximum of an additional 24 months.

Renewal: Optional extension for up to a maximum of 24 months

Lot 4 South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

Fresh Milk and Fresh Cream. Additional information: The award criteria was the criteria stated in the specifications, in the CfT or to negotiate or in the descriptive documents. The estimated value as per the contract notice 2024/S 000-026174 excluding VAT was a range between 2 035 230.00 GBP - 3 052 845.00 GBP. The total value includes the options of extending for any period up to and including 24 months

Options: Optional extension for up to a maximum of an additional 24 months.

Renewal: Optional extension for up to a maximum of 24 months

Lot 5 Western Health and Social Care Trust

Fresh Milk and Fresh Cream. Additional information: The award criteria was the criteria stated in the specifications, in the CfT or to negotiate or in the descriptive documents. The estimated value as per the contract notice 2024/S 000-026174 excluding VAT was a range between 2 548 568.00 GBP - 3 822 852.00 GBP. The total value includes the options of extending for any period up to and including 24 months

Options: Optional extension for up to a maximum of an additional 24 months

Renewal: Optional extension for up to a maximum of 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048bb1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035641-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

15500000 - Dairy products

15510000 - Milk and cream

15511000 - Milk

15511100 - Pasteurised milk

15511300 - Skimmed milk

15511400 - Semi-skimmed milk

15511500 - Full-cream milk

15512000 - Cream

15512200 - Double cream

15512900 - Whipping cream

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,022,402 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£19,022,402 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,133,089 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Procurement and Logistics Service
Additional Buyers

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Business Services Organisation

DOH - Strategic Planning and Performance Group

NI Medical and Dental Training Agency

Northern Health and Social Care Trust

South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

Southern Health and Social Care Trust

Western Health and Social Care Trust

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANTRIM
Postcode
BT12 6HU
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Blackstaff
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

DALE FARM LIMITED

Draynes Farms

Further Information

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