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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 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Dec 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Planning

09 May 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Scotland Excel, a central purchasing body situated in Paisley, UK, is in the process of setting up a new procurement framework for the supply and distribution of milk and dairy-free alternatives, targeted at schools, nurseries, and council buildings across Scotland. This tender, titled "0325 Supply and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Free Alternatives," falls under the goods category, with digital submissions due by 23rd January 2026. The procurement method employed is the open procedure, which provides a transparent and competitive bidding process for suppliers. Following an open tender, the contract includes lots for fresh milk, organic milk, and dairy-free alternatives, emphasizing technical and pricing criteria in its award decisions. Unfortunately, the procurement stage is currently listed as cancelled.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses supplying dairy and non-dairy alternatives, with potential contracts covering a wide selection of products like whole milk, semi-skimmed milk, skimmed milk, various creams, and alternatives such as oat and soya milk. Suppliers with a robust quality assurance system and capabilities in electronic catalogues would be well-suited for this tender. It's a significant chance for businesses to expand their market presence in public sector procurement, particularly those in the food and beverage industry with a focus on school and council supply chains. The procurement framework allows for substantial growth potential, valuing at £36 million, providing businesses the footing to compete on a large scale with long-term engagement possibilities across multiple Scottish regions.

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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.. 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.. 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.. 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-r6ebe6-0000798157
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548743
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530018
    0325 Supply and Distribution of Milk - This contract notice is in relation to the renewal framework for 0325 Supply and Distribution of Milk. 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 include a range of dairy products including but not limited to, whole milk, semi-skimmed milk, skimmed milk, organic milk and fresh creams
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545513
    0325 Supply and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Free Alternatives - 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.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548743
    0325 Supply and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Free Alternatives - 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.

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