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title: "Supply and Delivery of Dairy Products"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d492"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Supply and Delivery of Dairy Products

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d492

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## Summary

North Ayrshire Council, with South Ayrshire Council, is currently in the Tender stage for the provision of the "Supply and Delivery of Dairy Products" to various council establishments, which include schools, early years settings, and care facilities. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically covering milk, and is structured into two lots, one for each council. The tender process follows the Open procedure as per the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, with North Ayrshire Council acting as the lead contracting authority. The submission deadline for tenderers is 26th August 2026 at 12:00 PM. The contract is valued at approximately £984,923.64 and includes community benefits, inviting tenderers to propose social, economic, and environmental contributions. The procurement regions are designated as UKM93 and UKM94, representing North and South Ayrshire, respectively.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in dairy supply, offering a contract spanning up to 720 days with the potential for a 12-month extension based on performance and requirements. It is ideal for suppliers who can demonstrate experience and capability to deliver to multiple sites, maintain high standards in product quality, and fulfil strict delivery schedules. Businesses must meet financial viability criteria, including a minimum annual turnover and relevant insurances. With separate lots available, small to medium enterprises focusing on either region could find this opportunity advantageous. Additionally, the requirement for community benefits means that businesses with a focus on social responsibility and community engagement can stand out during the evaluation process.

## Notice

North Ayrshire Council (NAC), in collaboration with South Ayrshire Council (SAC), invites tenders for the supply and delivery of fresh milk and dairy products to Council establishments. The requirement is being tendered as two Lots: Lot 1 - North Ayrshire Council Lot 2 - South Ayrshire Council Tenderers may submit bids for one Lot, or for both Lots. North Ayrshire Council is acting as the Lead Contracting Authority for this procurement process.

### Lot Information

North Ayrshire Council

North Ayrshire Council is seeking to appoint a supplier for the supply and delivery of fresh milk and dairy products to Council establishments. This procurement is being undertaken to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of fresh milk and dairy products to Council establishments across a range of services, including schools, early years settings and care facilities. The provision of these products is essential to support the day-to-day operation of these services and ensure the consistent availability of fresh milk and related dairy products. There are approximately 50/55 delivery sites for this lot.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended for a period of up to 12 months at the sole discretion of the relevant Council, subject to satisfactory performance & continued operational requirement.

South Ayrshire Council

South Ayrshire Council is seeking to appoint a supplier for the supply and delivery of fresh milk and dairy products to Council establishments. This procurement is being undertaken to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of fresh milk and dairy products to Council establishments across a range of services, including schools, early years settings and care facilities. The provision of these products is essential to support the day-to-day operation of these services and ensure the consistent availability of fresh milk and related dairy products. There are approximately 90/100 delivery sites for this lot.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended for a period of up to 12 months at the sole discretion of the relevant Council, subject to satisfactory performance & continued operational requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070931-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 01/05/2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £984,923 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Ayr West |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire, TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15511000 - Milk

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 15:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070931-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838313
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00337
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00405
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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