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title: "INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY & DISTRIBUTION OF MILK THIRDS AND FRESH MILK"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02da49"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2021-12-15"
---

# INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY & DISTRIBUTION OF MILK THIRDS AND FRESH MILK

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02da49

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, seeking tenders for the "Supply & Distribution of Milk Thirds and Fresh Milk." This opportunity falls within the goods industry category and is centred in Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom. The contract aims to establish a Framework Agreement that will also serve other public sector bodies. As of the last update on 15 December 2021, the procurement is at the award stage, with a total estimated value of approximately £2,793,381 and a tender completion status designated as active. Suppliers were required to submit their bids via the In-Sourcing Cloud system by the deadline set for 27 September 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the dairy supply sector, particularly those capable of supplying bulk quantities of milk and related products. Companies specialising in milk distribution, including those offering skimmed, semi-skimmed, and pasteurised milk, will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. Additionally, as the framework will also be open for use by various public sector bodies, successful bidders will benefit from the potential for ongoing contracts beyond the initial scope, offering a pathway for sustained business growth.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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) full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031260-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,793,381 |
| Lots value | £2,793,381 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £846,097 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |

## 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 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031260-2021
- 26 Aug 2021 at 19:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021209-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackburn.gov.uk
- http://www.creamline.co.uk/
- http://www.dukefieldfood.com
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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