Supply and Distribution of Milk - Prior Information Notice (PIN) Market Engagement

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Notice Title

Supply and Distribution of Milk - Prior Information Notice (PIN) Market Engagement

Notice Description

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking to engage with the market to better understand the available options for the supply and distribution of milk to Council establishments across the region, including schools, nurseries, and other educational settings. The Council is undertaking this engagement exercise to inform the development of a future procurement strategy and to ensure that the chosen delivery model meets operational requirements, sustainability objectives, and delivers best value.

Lot Information

Lot 1

he Council wishes to obtain feedback from suppliers and other interested parties on potential supply and delivery models, including but not limited to: Direct delivery from producers or distributors. Regional or local supply solutions. Consolidated distribution arrangements. Sustainable and low-carbon delivery approaches. Opportunities to support local food and drink suppliers. Innovative solutions that improve service resilience and efficiency. Information gathered through this engagement will assist the Council in determining: The most appropriate route to market. The optimum contract structure and duration. The preferred supply and delivery model. Opportunities to support community wealth building and sustainability objectives. Any potential barriers to participation within the future procurement process.. The future requirement is expected to include the supply and distribution of milk to educational establishments throughout Dumfries and Galloway. Indicative volumes, delivery requirements and other operational information will be provided through the market engagement questionnaire. Supplier Engagement

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000835110
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558327
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Goods
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 19 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 1 Oct 20264 months to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planned
Lots Status: Planned
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: DUMFRIES
Postcode: DG1 2HP
Post Town: 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN558327&idx=2
23rd June 2026 - Suppliers Questionnaire to be completed
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN558327&idx=3
23rd June 2026 - Suppliers Questionnaire to be completed
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN558327&idx=1
23rd June 2026 - Suppliers Questionnaire to be completed
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558327
Supply and Distribution of Milk - Prior Information Notice (PIN) Market Engagement - Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking to engage with the market to better understand the available options for the supply and distribution of milk to Council establishments across the region, including schools, nurseries, and other educational settings. The Council is undertaking this engagement exercise to inform the development of a future procurement strategy and to ensure that the chosen delivery model meets operational requirements, sustainability objectives, and delivers best value.

Notice URLs

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