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0325 Supply and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Free Alternatives

Scotland Excel

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Feb 2026 at 08:22

Award Notice
Tender

12 Dec 2025 at 11:35

Tender Notice
Planning

09 May 2025 at 16:10

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process, initiated by Scotland Excel, concerns the "0325 Supply and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Free Alternatives" framework. This procedure is actively at the tender stage with an open procurement method and is focused on supplying goods within the dairy product industry. The framework is valued at £36,000,000 and targets various locations across Scotland, including schools, nurseries, and council buildings. The tender has been split into three lots: Fresh Milk, Organic Milk, and Dairy Free Alternatives, each available for bidding until 23rd January 2026. This opportunity leverages the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and includes electronic submission methods, encouraging detailed bids focusing on technical quality and competitive pricing with a weightage of 25% and 75%, respectively.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the dairy industry or dairy-free alternatives sector to partner with numerous public organisations throughout Scotland. The framework is well-suited for suppliers of whole and organic milk, creams, and non-dairy alternatives like oat and almond milk, which can cater to public institutions across Scotland. Businesses capable of adhering to high standards in quality management, environmental management, and insurance requirements will find this tender particularly advantageous as it offers long-term engagement possibilities with notable entities such as local councils, NHS authorities, and educational institutions. This framework also includes community benefits as a scored criteria, presenting an attractive avenue for businesses looking to demonstrate their social responsibility as part of their tender submission.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

0325 Supply and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Free Alternatives

Notice Description

This contract notice is in relation to the new framework for 0325 Supply and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Free Alternatives. These products are for, but not limited to, use within schools, nurseries and council buildings, It is anticipated that the scope of products covered under the framework will provide a range of products including but not limited to whole milk, semi skimmed milk, skimmed milk, organic milk, cream and dairy free alternatives which Councils may require.

Lot Information

Organic Milk

This Contract Notice is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Free Alternatives. The scope of products covered under this framework lot will include a range of organic dairy products including but not limited to whole milk, semi-skimmed milk and skimmed milk. These products are for, but not limited to schools, nurseries, council buildings. Tenderers may bid for one, some or all Lots, and for one, some or all geographic areas within each Lot, as they choose. 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 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Fresh Milk

This Contract Notice is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Free Alternatives. The scope of products covered under this framework lot will include a range of dairy products including but not limited to whole milk, semi-skimmed milk, skimmed milk, and fresh creams. These products are for, but not limited to schools, nurseries, council buildings. Tenderers may bid for one, some or all Lots, and for one, some or all geographic areas within each Lot, as they choose. 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 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Dairy Free Alternatives

This Contract Notice is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Free Alternatives. The scope of products covered under this framework lot will include a range of dairy free alternatives including but not limited to oat, soya, almond, rice milk and cream. These products are for, but not limited to schools, nurseries, council buildings. Tenderers may bid for one, some or all Lots, and for one, some or all geographic areas within each Lot, as they choose. 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 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051006
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009729-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

15510000 - Milk and cream

15511000 - Milk

15511100 - Pasteurised milk

15511210 - UHT milk

15511300 - Skimmed milk

15511500 - Full-cream milk

15512100 - Single cream

15512200 - Double cream

15550000 - Assorted dairy products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£36,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
4 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scotland Excel
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1AR
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

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