This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Nov 2021 at 00:00

Tender

28 Jul 2021 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of Fresh Dairy Products is being conducted by APUC Limited, a central purchasing body based in Stirling, Scotland. This tender falls within the education sector and aims to provide fresh dairy products to Scottish Higher and Further Education institutions. The procurement is currently in the Tender Stage, with the submission deadline set for 1st September 2021 at 12:00 PM. The method employed for this procurement is open procedure, with a total value estimated at £1,664,000. The tender encompasses various lots covering different geographic regions, including North Highland, Aberdeen, and Greater Glasgow.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in the supply of dairy products, including milk, cream, cheese, and yogurt. Companies that can demonstrate strong logistical capabilities, quality products, and compliance with sustainability criteria are particularly well-suited to compete. As a maximum of three contractors will be appointed per lot, interested suppliers are encouraged to present competitive pricing and robust quality assurances to seize this opportunity in the public sector marketplace.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Fresh Dairy Products

Notice Description

The Authority were seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Fresh Dairy products to the Scottish Higher and Further Education sector. The Authority were seeking to obtain, through this tendering process, price normalisation for all Institutions within a Lot - regardless of size and demand. The Authority were 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 were appointed per lot.

Lot Information

Lot 2 - Aberdeen & Grampians

The scope of this agreement was 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.. Economic operators may have been excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 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 & Fife

The scope of this agreement was 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.. Economic operators may have been 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 - South East of Scotland (Stirling, Edinburgh, Lothian and Borders)

The scope of this agreement was 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.. Economic operators may have been 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 was 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.. Economic operators may have been 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 was 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.. Economic operators may have been 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 1 - North Highland & Western Isles

The scope of this agreement was 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.. Economic operators may have beeen excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000661201
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433578
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

15512000 - Cream

15550000 - Assorted dairy products

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48 months.

Notice Status

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

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
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Grahams the Family Dairy

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422710
    Fresh Dairy Products - 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.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433578
    Fresh Dairy Products - The Authority were seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Fresh Dairy products to the Scottish Higher and Further Education sector. The Authority were seeking to obtain, through this tendering process, price normalisation for all Institutions within a Lot - regardless of size and demand. The Authority were 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 were appointed per lot.

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