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title: "PEP/ES/School Establishment Statutory Milk Contract 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0497f6"
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# PEP/ES/School Establishment Statutory Milk Contract 2025

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0497f6

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## Summary

Bristol City Council, based in the South West region of England, has released a contract for the provision of subsidised school milk to various educational establishments, including schools, nurseries, academies, and free schools. The contract, titled "PEP/ES/School Establishment Statutory Milk Contract 2025," falls under the industry category of food, beverages, tobacco, and related products (CPV 15000000). The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with the contract signed on 19 November 2024 and active until 31 December 2027, with an optional extension until 31 December 2028. The contract's estimated value is GBP 1,550,000, and the procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the dairy and logistics sectors. It is well-suited for suppliers capable of managing large-scale milk distribution and related administrative tasks. With the potential inclusion of Bath & North East Somerset Council schools and other local authorities in the South West region, businesses supplying fresh cows' milk and other dairy products can leverage this contract to expand their market presence. Suppliers, particularly SMEs, that can demonstrate high quality, social value, and competitive pricing are encouraged to compete.

## Notice

The Council wishes to appoint a provider for the supply of Subsidised School Milk for schools, nurseries, academies, free schools and other educational establishments. The supplier will supply and deliver the School Milk to the settings and do the associated administration where required. Bristol City Council (BCC) Bristol City Maintained Schools, Early Years Settings, Academy Schools and other educational establishments. Please see section 09 ('School Locations') for listing and details of BCC schools and settings (currently committed partners). Bath & North East Somerset Council (BANES) BANES has requested to be named in this tender as there is a possibility that BANES schools MAY join this contract at a later date. The estimated value range for BANES is PS60k - PS65k and this will increase the overall annual value range proportionately. Please see section 09 ('School Locations') for listing and details of BANES schools and settings (currently committed partners). Local Authorities in the South West Region of England listed here SW Authorities. Academy Schools who are in a group included in the above named Authorities, but also in other Authorities where the Academy Group operates. The contract length will be for three (3) years, with options to extend for up to a maximum of 12 months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council wishes to appoint a provider for the supply of Subsidised School Milk for schools, nurseries, academies, free schools and other educational establishments. The supplier will supply and deliver the School Milk to the settings and do the associated administration where required. Bristol City Council (BCC) Bristol City Maintained Schools, Early Years Settings, Academy Schools and other educational establishments. Please see section 09 ('School Locations') for listing and details of BCC schools and settings (currently committed partners). Bath & North East Somerset Council (BANES) BANES has requested to be named in this tender as there is a possibility that BANES schools MAY join this contract at a later date. The estimated value range for BANES is PS60k - PS65k and this will increase the overall annual value range proportionately. Please see section 09 ('School Locations') for listing and details of BANES schools and settings (currently committed partners). Local Authorities in the South West Region of England listed here SW Authorities. Academy Schools who are in a group included in the above named Authorities, but also in other Authorities where the Academy Group operates. The contract length will be for three (3) years, with options to extend for up to a maximum of 12 months.

Renewal: The contract length will be for three (3) years, with options +1-year optional extension + 1-year optional extension (maximum of 2 years)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039036-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,550,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,550,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCHOOL MILK SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2024 at 11:47 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039036-2024
- 4 Dec 2024 at 11:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039034-2024
- 10 Sep 2024 at 12:35 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028948-2024
- 4 Sep 2024 at 11:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028248-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=45f716af-2565-ef11-812e-005056b64545
- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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