--- title: "Fresh Milk and Fresh Cream" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048bb1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048bb1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048bb1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048bb1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE" published: "2024-11-04" --- # Fresh Milk and Fresh Cream Buyer: PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048bb1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048bb1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048bb1.json) ## Summary The procurement process for "Fresh Milk and Fresh Cream" managed by the Procurement and Logistics Service (BSO PaLS) on behalf of various Health and Social Care Trusts in the UK has been successfully completed. This open procedure, covering the goods category of food, beverages, tobacco, and related products (CPV 15000000), encompasses multiple lots with an overall estimated contract value of £12,681,601.00 to £19,022,402.00 (excluding VAT), including options for a 24-month extension. The tender was initiated in August 2024, with contracts awarded in late October 2024. The five lots, each linked to different regional Health and Social Care Trusts, have been awarded to suppliers such as Draynes Farms and DALE FARM LIMITED. This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses in the dairy sector, particularly those specialising in the production and supply of fresh dairy products. SMEs and large enterprises alike, focusing on regional and national contracts, stand to benefit significantly from such public procurement projects. The stringent criteria and requirements provide a competitive edge for businesses adept at meeting high standards of quality and compliance. Suppliers with experience in the health sector and capabilities for large-scale production and supply can leverage this contract to expand their market presence and operational footprint. ## Notice Fresh Milk and Fresh Cream ### Lot Information Lot 1 Belfast Health and Social Care Trust Fresh Milk and Fresh Cream. Additional information: The award criteria was the criteria stated in the specifications, in the CfT or to negotiate or in the descriptive documents. The estimated value as per the contract notice 2024/S 000-026174 excluding VAT was a range between 3 009 413.00 GBP - 4 514 119.00 GBP. The total value includes the options of extending for any period up to and including 24 months. Options: Optional extension for up to a maximum of an additional 24 months. Renewal: Optional extension for up to a maximum of 24 months Lot 2 Northern Health and Social Care Trust Fresh Milk and Fresh Cream. Additional information: The award criteria was the criteria stated in the specifications, in the CfT or to negotiate or in the descriptive documents. The estimated value as per the contract notice 2024/S 000-026174 excluding VAT was a range between 2 899 574.00 GBP - 4 349 361.00 GBP. The total value includes the options of extending for any period up to and including 24 months Options: Optional extension for up to a maximum of an additional 24 months. Renewal: Optional extension for up to a maximum of 24 months Lot 3 Southern Health and Social Care Trust Fresh Milk and Fresh Cream. Additional information: The award criteria was the criteria stated in the specifications, in the CfT or to negotiate or in the descriptive documents. The estimated value as per the contract notice 2024/S 000-026174 excluding VAT was a range between 2 188 817.00 GBP - 3 283 225.00 GBP. The total value includes the options of extending for any period up to and including 24 months Options: Optional extension for up to a maximum of an additional 24 months. Renewal: Optional extension for up to a maximum of 24 months Lot 4 South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust Fresh Milk and Fresh Cream. Additional information: The award criteria was the criteria stated in the specifications, in the CfT or to negotiate or in the descriptive documents. The estimated value as per the contract notice 2024/S 000-026174 excluding VAT was a range between 2 035 230.00 GBP - 3 052 845.00 GBP. The total value includes the options of extending for any period up to and including 24 months Options: Optional extension for up to a maximum of an additional 24 months. Renewal: Optional extension for up to a maximum of 24 months Lot 5 Western Health and Social Care Trust Fresh Milk and Fresh Cream. Additional information: The award criteria was the criteria stated in the specifications, in the CfT or to negotiate or in the descriptive documents. The estimated value as per the contract notice 2024/S 000-026174 excluding VAT was a range between 2 548 568.00 GBP - 3 822 852.00 GBP. The total value includes the options of extending for any period up to and including 24 months Options: Optional extension for up to a maximum of an additional 24 months Renewal: Optional extension for up to a maximum of 24 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035641-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Oct 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £19,022,402 | | Lots value | £19,022,402 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £12,133,089 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE | | Additional buyers | BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST; BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION; DOH - STRATEGIC PLANNING AND PERFORMANCE GROUP; NI MEDICAL AND DENTAL TRAINING AGENCY; NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST; SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST; SOUTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST; WESTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT12 6HU | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh | | Local authority | Lisburn and Castlereagh | | Electoral ward | Beechill | | Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down | | Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | DALE FARM; DRAYNES FARMS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 15500000 - Dairy products - 15510000 - Milk and cream - 15511000 - Milk - 15511100 - Pasteurised milk - 15511300 - Skimmed milk - 15511400 - Semi-skimmed milk - 15511500 - Full-cream milk - 15512000 - Cream - 15512200 - Double cream - 15512900 - Whipping cream ## Release History - 4 Nov 2024 at 13:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035641-2024 - 16 Aug 2024 at 14:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026174-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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