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title: "Supply & Delivery of Foodstuffs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051ed1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-05"
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# Supply & Delivery of Foodstuffs

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051ed1

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by East Ayrshire Council involves the supply and delivery of foodstuffs to support school meal services, which maintain the Food for Life Gold Standard. The procurement falls under the goods category and focuses on miscellaneous food products and dried goods, with contracts split into multiple lots, including fresh meat, fruits, vegetables, organic milk, and eggs. Located in East Ayrshire, this procurement has been conducted through an open procedure. The tender phase was completed, with key dates such as the submission deadline by 23 June 2025, followed by award notifications starting on 23 June 2025. Contracts were signed by mid-August 2025 with a notable budget allocation of £7.5 million per lot.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers within the food services industry. With the emphasis on quality, health promotion, social responsibility, and competitive pricing criteria, businesses specialising in fresh, organic, and sustainable produce can competitively vie for these lots. Both large enterprises and SMEs can benefit from participating, as evidenced by diverse awards made. The recurring nature of this contract, coupled with possible extensions, offers consistent business prospects for suppliers aligning with the council's requirements. The focus on quality sourcing and community benefits further creates an encouraging environment for businesses committed to ethical and sustainable practices.

## Notice

The council require the supply and delivery of foodstuffs to support the school meals services which has achieved and maintained the Food for Life Gold Standard for over 19 years. The contract will be split into 5 Lots.

### Lot Information

Lot 2 - Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Supply and delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables.

Renewal: 2 one-year extension options

Lot 5 - Dry, Bottled, Tinned and Frozen Food

Supply and delivery of dry, bottled, tinned and frozen food.

Renewal: 2 one-year extension options

Lot 1 - Fresh Meat/Cooked Meat and Poultry

Supply and delivery of fresh meat/cooked meat and poultry.

Renewal: 2 one-year extension options

Lot 4 - Fresh Hens Eggs

Supply and delivery of fresh hen's eggs.

Renewal: 2 one-year extension options

Lot 3 - Fresh Organic Cow's Milk

Supply and delivery of fresh organic cow's milk.

Renewal: 2 one-year extension options.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054300-2025 |
| 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 | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 3, 4 or 5 years depending on extension options |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | EAST AYRSHIRE LEISURE TRUST |
| 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 | East Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford |
| Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | A & A SPITTAL; LYNAS FOODSERVICE; MULLER UK AND IRELAND LLP T/A MÜLLER MILK & INGREDIENTS; REIDS FOOD SERVICE |

## 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
- 03333000 - Fresh cows' milk
- 15112100 - Fresh poultry
- 15119000 - Various meats
- 15229000 - Frozen fish products
- 15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods
- 15893000 - Dry goods
- 15896000 - Deep-frozen products

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2025 at 13:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054300-2025
- 22 May 2025 at 14:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025177-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798932
- https://eastayrshireleisure.com/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00223
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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