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Supply and Delivery of Milk

Dumfries and Galloway Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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21 Sep 2026 at 12:33

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21 Sep 2026 at 12:07

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Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries and Galloway Council sought a sole supplier to supply and distribute fresh milk and associated dairy products directly to Council premises across Dumfries and Galloway. The requirement covered Council premises, schools and early years settings, with deliveries potentially required to multiple sites. The indicative estate comprised approximately 129 premises, subject to change during the contract. Products included milk, cream, skimmed milk and assorted dairy products. This was a goods procurement in the food and beverage supply sector, focused on reliable direct-to-site distribution for public-sector locations. The Council was the buying organisation, based in Dumfries.

The procurement was cancelled, and the recorded award outcome was unsuccessful and discontinued; no supplier was appointed. It used a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, with three candidates intended for the second stage and successive reduction. The estimated value was £759,385 including the stated currency of GBP. The planned contract duration was 720 days, with one 12-month renewal at the Council’s discretion. The tender submission deadline was 14 October 2026 at 12:00, and bids were to remain valid for 120 days. Evaluation combined price, weighted at 70%, with quality criteria covering supply-chain traceability, resilience, delivery, fleet capacity, contingency planning, sustainability, fair work and community benefits.

This requirement indicates demand for a food distributor able to provide dependable fresh-milk and dairy deliveries across a sizeable, dispersed public-sector estate. A credible competitor would need robust supply-chain controls and product traceability, dependable sourcing, and a direct-to-site delivery model capable of serving schools, early years settings and other Council premises. It would also need sufficient fleet capacity, contingency arrangements and service-continuity planning to maintain deliveries across multiple locations. Evidence of climate and sustainability measures, Fair Work First commitments and community benefits would strengthen a future response, alongside competitive pricing. The buyer’s emphasis suggests that operational resilience matters as much as product supply.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Milk

Notice Description

This opportunity is for the Supply and Distribution of Milk. The main objective of this contract is to appoint a sole supplier for the supply and distribution of fresh milk and associated dairy products to Council premises in Dumfries and Galloway. The supplier will be responsible for operating a direct to-site delivery model, across Council premises, schools and early years settings. Deliveries may be required to multiple Council Premises. The current estimated number of Council Premises is approximately 129. This number is indicative only and may increase or decrease during the term of the Contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This opportunity is for the Supply and Distribution of Milk. The main objective of this contract is to appoint a sole supplier for the supply and distribution of fresh milk and associated dairy products to Council premises in Dumfries and Galloway. The supplier will be responsible for operating a direct to-site delivery model, across Council premises, schools and early years settings. Deliveries may be required to multiple Council Premises. The current estimated number of Council Premises is approximately 129. This number is indicative only and may increase or decrease during the term of the Contract.

Renewal: 1 x 12 month renewal at Councils discretion

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-07764e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089111-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

15511300 - Skimmed milk

15550000 - Assorted dairy products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£759,385 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£759,385 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 2026Today
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Dumfries and Galloway Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Postcode Area
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

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