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title: "Supply and Distribution of Milk Thirds and Fresh Milk"
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buyer: "NORTHERN PROCUREMENT GROUP LIMITED"
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# Supply and Distribution of Milk Thirds and Fresh Milk

Buyer: NORTHERN PROCUREMENT GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4747d928-b8ea-4b52-bfc3-54849426e818

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## Summary

The Northern Procurement Group Limited has completed the procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Supply and Distribution of Milk Thirds and Fresh Milk." This initiative primarily serves Blackburn with Darwen Educational Establishments and other council premises located in the North West region of England. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the contract period is set from 20th November 2017 to 19th November 2019, with the awarded contract value amounting to £794,311.48. The tender period concluded on 11th September 2017.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of dairy products, particularly those capable of meeting the scale required for large educational establishments and council premises. Firms that are well-suited to compete may include those focused on dairy supply, logistics, and distribution, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that can offer competitive pricing and quality service. Engaging in this procurement could enhance their market presence and open up further contracting opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

The contracting authority wishes to establish a framework agreement for the provision of Milk Thirds and Fresh Milk supplies. The framework agreement is being established to meet the need for said services of organisations with full consideration to Blackburn with Darwen Educational Establishments and other council premises. The framework will be managed on behalf of all agreement users by Foodservice Options who will act as the managing agent.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cf4c577-db93-41c9-b6cb-12eba15d418c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2017 - 19 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £805,114 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £794,311 |
| 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 | NORTHERN PROCUREMENT GROUP LIMITED |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CREAMLINE DAIRIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15511000 - Milk

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2018 at 15:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cf4c577-db93-41c9-b6cb-12eba15d418c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cf4c577-db93-41c9-b6cb-12eba15d418c
  1st March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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