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title: "Supply and Delivery of Milk"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-07764e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "Dumfries and Galloway Council"
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# Supply and Delivery of Milk

Buyer: Dumfries and Galloway Council  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-07764e

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## Summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council sought a sole supplier to supply and distribute fresh milk and associated dairy products directly to Council premises across Dumfries and Galloway. The requirement covered Council premises, schools and early years settings, with deliveries potentially required to multiple sites. The indicative estate comprised approximately 129 premises, subject to change during the contract. Products included milk, cream, skimmed milk and assorted dairy products. This was a goods procurement in the food and beverage supply sector, focused on reliable direct-to-site distribution for public-sector locations. The Council was the buying organisation, based in Dumfries.

The procurement was cancelled, and the recorded award outcome was unsuccessful and discontinued; no supplier was appointed. It used a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, with three candidates intended for the second stage and successive reduction. The estimated value was £759,385 including the stated currency of GBP. The planned contract duration was 720 days, with one 12-month renewal at the Council’s discretion. The tender submission deadline was 14 October 2026 at 12:00, and bids were to remain valid for 120 days. Evaluation combined price, weighted at 70%, with quality criteria covering supply-chain traceability, resilience, delivery, fleet capacity, contingency planning, sustainability, fair work and community benefits.

This requirement indicates demand for a food distributor able to provide dependable fresh-milk and dairy deliveries across a sizeable, dispersed public-sector estate. A credible competitor would need robust supply-chain controls and product traceability, dependable sourcing, and a direct-to-site delivery model capable of serving schools, early years settings and other Council premises. It would also need sufficient fleet capacity, contingency arrangements and service-continuity planning to maintain deliveries across multiple locations. Evidence of climate and sustainability measures, Fair Work First commitments and community benefits would strengthen a future response, alongside competitive pricing. The buyer’s emphasis suggests that operational resilience matters as much as product supply.

## Notice

This opportunity is for the Supply and Distribution of Milk. The main objective of this contract is to appoint a sole supplier for the supply and distribution of fresh milk and associated dairy products to Council premises in Dumfries and Galloway. The supplier will be responsible for operating a direct to-site delivery model, across Council premises, schools and early years settings. Deliveries may be required to multiple Council Premises. The current estimated number of Council Premises is approximately 129. This number is indicative only and may increase or decrease during the term of the Contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This opportunity is for the Supply and Distribution of Milk. The main objective of this contract is to appoint a sole supplier for the supply and distribution of fresh milk and associated dairy products to Council premises in Dumfries and Galloway. The supplier will be responsible for operating a direct to-site delivery model, across Council premises, schools and early years settings. Deliveries may be required to multiple Council Premises. The current estimated number of Council Premises is approximately 129. This number is indicative only and may increase or decrease during the term of the Contract.

Renewal: 1 x 12 month renewal at Councils discretion

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089111-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £759,385 |
| Lots value | £759,385 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Dumfries and Galloway Council |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Postcode area | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 2HP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## 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
- 15511300 - Skimmed milk
- 15550000 - Assorted dairy products

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2026 at 12:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089111-2026
- 21 Sep 2026 at 12:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089089-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000843520
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00219
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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