--- title: "CA9168 - INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY & DISTRIBUTION OF MILK THIRDS AND FRESH MILK" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4daa0719-90cd-4d7a-8f49-cbfe8c25b37f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4daa0719-90cd-4d7a-8f49-cbfe8c25b37f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4daa0719-90cd-4d7a-8f49-cbfe8c25b37f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4daa0719-90cd-4d7a-8f49-cbfe8c25b37f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-12-15" --- # CA9168 - INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY & DISTRIBUTION OF MILK THIRDS AND FRESH MILK Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4daa0719-90cd-4d7a-8f49-cbfe8c25b37f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4daa0719-90cd-4d7a-8f49-cbfe8c25b37f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4daa0719-90cd-4d7a-8f49-cbfe8c25b37f.json) ## Summary The Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has initiated a public procurement process titled "CA9168 - Invitation to Tender for the Supply & Distribution of Milk Thirds and Fresh Milk." This tender falls under the services category within the milk industry and aims to establish a framework agreement to meet the council's milk needs. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 27th September 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 22nd November 2021, concluding on 21st November 2023. The total value of this procurement is approximately £2,793,381, and deliveries will be addressed to various locations including Blackburn (BB1 7DY) and several others within the UK and overseas territories. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the dairy industry, particularly those capable of supplying bulk milk products. Companies specialising in fresh and milk derivatives, such as skimmed and semi-skimmed milk, are well-suited to compete. Given that only one preferred supplier will be awarded, businesses should prepare robust proposals to secure a position within this framework, which will also be accessible to a wide range of other public sector bodies, increasing potential future business opportunities. ## Notice The Contracting Authority wishes to establish a Framework Agreement to meet the Milk Thirds and Fresh Milk needs of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council. The framework is let on behalf of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council but will also be open for use by all other public sector contracting authorities (and any future successors to these organisations) These include (but are not limited to) Central government departments and agencies, Non-Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Police Authorities, Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Hospices, Registered Charities, National Parks and Registered Social Landlords. Full details of the classification of eligible end user establishments and geographical areas is available at: http://www.dukefieldfood.com\ \ One preferred supplier will be awarded to supply the framework. \ \ To access this competition: \ \ Registered:\ Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA9168.\ \ Not registered:\ Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA9168 as the reason for registration. \ \ Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a962f14-1cb9-47b2-93c2-b0db16401393 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Aug 2021 | | Contract period | 22 Nov 2021 - 21 Nov 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,793,381 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £846,097 | | 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CREAMLINE DAIRIES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15511000 - Milk - 15511100 - Pasteurised milk - 15511300 - Skimmed milk - 15511400 - Semi-skimmed milk ## Release History - 15 Dec 2021 at 14:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a962f14-1cb9-47b2-93c2-b0db16401393 - 26 Aug 2021 at 19:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a962f14-1cb9-47b2-93c2-b0db16401393 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a962f14-1cb9-47b2-93c2-b0db16401393 26th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.dukefieldfood.com - https://suppliers.multiquote.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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