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Supply and Delivery of Milk

Dumfries and Galloway Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

21 Sep 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Award

21 Sep 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries and Galloway Council sought a sole supplier for the supply and direct-to-site distribution of fresh milk and associated dairy products. Deliveries were intended for Council premises across Dumfries and Galloway, including schools and early years settings, with deliveries potentially required to multiple sites. The requirement covered approximately 129 Council premises, although the number could change during the contract. This is a goods procurement for milk and dairy products, within food supply and distribution. The buyer is Dumfries and Galloway Council, based in Dumfries. The requirement was intended to support routine supplies to public buildings and education and childcare settings throughout the council area.

The procurement was discontinued and the single lot was cancelled; the award outcome is recorded as unsuccessful, so no supplier was appointed. Its estimated value was £759,385, and the intended contract period was 720 days with one optional 12-month renewal at the Council’s discretion. The route was a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, involving a second stage limited to three candidates and successive reduction. Bids were evaluated on price, weighted at 70%, and supply-chain and product traceability, weighted at 20%. The invitation date was 14 October 2026, bids were to remain valid for 120 days, and the tender submission deadline was 14 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC. Electronic ordering and payment were intended.

Although this procurement did not result in an appointment, it demonstrates demand from Dumfries and Galloway Council for a single, area-wide milk and dairy distribution service. A credible future supplier would need to source and supply fresh milk and associated dairy products reliably, operate direct deliveries to a large and changing network of Council sites, and coordinate deliveries to schools, early years settings and other public premises. Strong supply-chain control and product traceability would be important because these were explicit quality considerations. The requirement also favoured a supplier able to offer competitive pricing at scale, manage multiple delivery points, support electronic ordering and payment, and maintain consistent service across Dumfries and Galloway.

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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-r6ebe6-0000843520
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564901
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 2026Yesterday
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564901
    Supply and Delivery of Milk - 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.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564905
    Supply and Delivery of Milk - 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.

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