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title: "PEP/ES/School Establishment Statutory Milk Contract 2025"
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# PEP/ES/School Establishment Statutory Milk Contract 2025

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3095ba21-fc6c-4481-be33-0017a06a4efa

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has awarded a contract titled "PEP/ES/School Establishment Statutory Milk Contract 2025" for the supply of subsidised school milk to schools, nurseries, academies, free schools, and other educational establishments within its jurisdiction and other potentially involved authorities in the South West Region of England. The contract, awarded to School Milk Services Ltd, covers a period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027, with an option to extend for up to an additional 24 months. The procurement process followed an open procedure, with the tender initially published on 4 September 2024 and the award concluded on 19 November 2024. The total contract value is £1,550,000, addressing the needs of educational institutions in Bristol and possibly expanding to Bath & North East Somerset and surrounding local authorities.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the food and beverage industry, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, looking to expand their portfolio into the public sector. Companies that specialise in the supply and logistics of dairy products, with the capacity to manage extensive delivery schedules and administrative tasks for educational institutions, would find this contract especially appealing. By engaging in such public procurement contracts, businesses can leverage stable and substantial revenue streams, enhance their reputation within the industry, and form strategic partnerships with local government bodies. Bristol City Council's emphasis on inclusivity for SMEs and VCSEs further broadens the competitive landscape, ensuring varied business opportunities.

## Notice

The Council wishes to appoint a provider for the supply of Subsidised School Milk for schools, nurseries, academies, free schools and other educational establishments. The supplier will supply and deliver the School Milk to the settings and do the associated administration where required. Bristol City Council (BCC) Bristol City Maintained Schools, Early Years Settings, Academy Schools and other educational establishments. Please see section 09 ('School Locations') for listing and details of BCC schools and settings (currently committed partners). Bath & North East Somerset Council (BANES) BANES has requested to be named in this tender as there is a possibility that BANES schools MAY join this contract at a later date. The estimated value range for BANES is PS60k - PS65k and this will increase the overall annual value range proportionately. Please see section 09 ('School Locations') for listing and details of BANES schools and settings (currently committed partners). Local Authorities in the South West Region of England listed here SW Authorities. Academy Schools who are in a group included in the above named Authorities, but also in other Authorities where the Academy Group operates. The contract length will be for three (3) years, with options to extend for up to a maximum of 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0945cd1-a85b-49c2-92d1-cd7808a39f99 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,550,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,550,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCHOOL MILK SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2024 at 09:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0945cd1-a85b-49c2-92d1-cd7808a39f99
- 4 Sep 2024 at 11:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a1ddd6e-cb90-4a1f-b838-253d33d4ac8f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0945cd1-a85b-49c2-92d1-cd7808a39f99
  4th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a1ddd6e-cb90-4a1f-b838-253d33d4ac8f
  4th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=45f716af-2565-ef11-812e-005056b64545
  To view and access tender documents

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

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