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title: "Supply & Delivery of Fresh/Organic Foodstuffs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029311"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-08-12"
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# Supply & Delivery of Fresh/Organic Foodstuffs

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029311

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Supply & Delivery of Fresh/Organic Foodstuffs" is being conducted by East Ayrshire Council, with support from North and South Ayrshire Councils. The tender is currently in the planning stage, having been initiated on 15 February 2021. The procurement involves several lots, covering a range of food categories, including fresh meat, poultry, fish, and organic products, with an emphasis on supporting local food supply for school meal services. Interested parties must submit expressions of interest by 5 March 2021, with the deadline for completed tenders set for 11 June 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) focused on food supply and distribution. Suppliers of fresh, organic, and ethically sourced food products will find this procurement particularly relevant, as the contract is designed to serve not only schools but also local communities in the Ayrshire regions. Businesses capable of meeting strict quality and sourcing criteria are encouraged to engage in the tendering process to provide these essential goods.

## Notice

The Council is re-tendering for the supply and delivery of fresh/organic foodstuffs. This supports the school meals service which has achieved and maintained the Food for Life Gold Standard for over 15 years. The contract will be split into 7 Lots. North Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council will have the option to purchase from any of the Lots at any point during the term of the Contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Fresh Meat/Cooked Meat

Supply and delivery of fresh meat and cooked meat.

Renewal: Two one-year extension options

Lot 2 - Fresh Poultry

Supply and delivery of fresh poultry.

Renewal: Two one-year extension options

Lot 3 - Fresh Fish

Supply and delivery of fresh fish.

Renewal: Two one-year extension options

Lot 4 - Fresh Fruit & Vegetables

Supply and delivery of fresh and/or organic fruit and vegetables.

Renewal: Two one-year extension options

Lot 5 - Fresh Cows Milk/Milk Products

Supply and delivery of fresh and/or organic cows milk and milk products.

Renewal: Two one-year extension options

Lot 6 - Fresh Hens Eggs

Supply and delivery of fresh hens eggs.

Renewal: Two one-year extension options

Lot 7 - Dry, Bottled & Tinned Food Stuffs

Supply and delivery of dry, bottled and tinned food stuffs, organic where possible, otherwise ethically sourced.

Renewal: Two one-year extension options

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019564-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | 4 Apr 2021 |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2, 3 or 4 years depending on extension options |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA3 7BU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Irvine South |
| Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire |
| Delivery location | TLM9 Southern Scotland, TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire, TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | A&A SPITTAL; BRYCE CUNNINGHAM; CORRIE MAINS FREE RANGE; J PIERONI & SONS; LOCAVORE COMMUNITY INTEREST; WE HAE MEAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 03142500 - Eggs
- 03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts
- 03311000 - Fish
- 03333000 - Fresh cows' milk
- 15112100 - Fresh poultry
- 15119000 - Various meats
- 15512000 - Cream
- 15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods
- 15893000 - Dry goods

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2021 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019564-2021
- 14 May 2021 at 13:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010705-2021
- 15 Feb 2021 at 09:08 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002986-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00223
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00337
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00405

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