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27 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council, in partnership with South Ayrshire Council, is actively seeking tenders for the supply and delivery of dairy products through an open procurement procedure. The tender invites bids for two separate lots: one for each council, covering various establishments such as schools and care facilities within their respective regions. Located in Irvine, North Ayrshire Council serves as the lead contracting authority in this process, with the procurement currently in the tender stage. The tender submission deadline is set for 26 August 2026, with the award period commencing on the same day. The procurement focuses on the 'General public services' industry category within regions UKM93 and UKM94.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the dairy supply chain, specifically those capable of managing large-scale deliveries across numerous sites, approximately 50 for North Ayrshire and 90 for South Ayrshire. Companies with robust delivery and service models, demonstrated by a history of similar contract performances, are well-suited to compete. The contract's total value is approximately GBP 984,923.64, providing substantial business growth potential. Additionally, meeting specific financial and experience criteria, such as having a minimum annual turnover of GBP 333,000 for the North Ayrshire lot and GBP 300,000 for the South Ayrshire lot, is essential for participation. The successful tenderer will have the opportunity to make community benefits a contractual commitment, enhancing social, economic, and environmental outcomes through the delivery of this service.

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Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Dairy Products

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council (NAC), in collaboration with South Ayrshire Council (SAC), invites tenders for the supply and delivery of fresh milk and dairy products to Council establishments. The requirement is being tendered as two Lots: Lot 1 - North Ayrshire Council Lot 2 - South Ayrshire Council Tenderers may submit bids for one Lot, or for both Lots. North Ayrshire Council is acting as the Lead Contracting Authority for this procurement process.

Lot Information

North Ayrshire Council

North Ayrshire Council is seeking to appoint a supplier for the supply and delivery of fresh milk and dairy products to Council establishments. This procurement is being undertaken to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of fresh milk and dairy products to Council establishments across a range of services, including schools, early years settings and care facilities. The provision of these products is essential to support the day-to-day operation of these services and ensure the consistent availability of fresh milk and related dairy products. There are approximately 50/55 delivery sites for this lot.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended for a period of up to 12 months at the sole discretion of the relevant Council, subject to satisfactory performance & continued operational requirement.

South Ayrshire Council

South Ayrshire Council is seeking to appoint a supplier for the supply and delivery of fresh milk and dairy products to Council establishments. This procurement is being undertaken to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of fresh milk and dairy products to Council establishments across a range of services, including schools, early years settings and care facilities. The provision of these products is essential to support the day-to-day operation of these services and ensure the consistent availability of fresh milk and related dairy products. There are approximately 90/100 delivery sites for this lot.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended for a period of up to 12 months at the sole discretion of the relevant Council, subject to satisfactory performance & continued operational requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838313
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560983
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15511000 - Milk

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£984,923 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
01/05/2029

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire, TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560983
    Supply and Delivery of Dairy Products - North Ayrshire Council (NAC), in collaboration with South Ayrshire Council (SAC), invites tenders for the supply and delivery of fresh milk and dairy products to Council establishments. The requirement is being tendered as two Lots: Lot 1 - North Ayrshire Council Lot 2 - South Ayrshire Council Tenderers may submit bids for one Lot, or for both Lots. North Ayrshire Council is acting as the Lead Contracting Authority for this procurement process.

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