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title: "Supply and Distribution of Milk"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-07765e"
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buyer: "Dumfries and Galloway Council"
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# Supply and Distribution of Milk

Buyer: Dumfries and Galloway Council  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-07765e

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## Summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is procuring fresh milk and associated dairy products as goods for delivery to its premises across Dumfries and Galloway. The requirement covers a direct-to-site distribution service for council premises, schools and early years settings, with deliveries potentially needed to multiple locations. The current estimated estate comprises approximately 129 council premises, although the number may change during the contract. The appointed supplier will provide both the dairy products and their distribution, serving the council’s operational and education settings. This is a single-supplier requirement covering milk, milk and cream, and skimmed milk. The work is delivered in Dumfries and Galloway and is relevant to dairy suppliers with an established local or regional delivery operation.

The procurement has reached tender: the council invited offers through a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, with electronic submission required. The tender submission deadline was 14 October 2026 at 12:00 UK time. The contract period is 720 days, with one optional 12-month extension at the council’s discretion. Its estimated value is £759,835 including the stated currency of GBP. The council will evaluate price alongside quality considerations covering supply-chain and product traceability, supplier resilience and the delivery model, fleet capacity, service continuity and contingency planning, climate and sustainability, fair work, and community benefits. Bids must be submitted in English and remain valid for 120 days after the submission deadline. A second-stage invitation was scheduled for 27 October 2026, with successive reduction and at least three candidates.

This opportunity suits a milk or dairy wholesaler, producer, distributor or specialist food-service supplier able to act as the sole supplier for a sizeable, multi-site public-sector account. Businesses will need reliable supply-chain controls and product traceability, together with a delivery model capable of servicing around 129 council, school and early-years locations. Relevant strengths include sufficient fleet capacity, route-planning and distribution resources, resilience during disruption, and documented continuity and contingency arrangements. The evaluation also considers climate and sustainability, fair-work practices and the community benefits a supplier can provide, so bidders should be able to evidence responsible employment and environmental approaches as well as dependable operations. Suppliers should be comfortable with electronic ordering, invoicing and payment arrangements and with a competitive process involving negotiation.

## 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 extension at the Councils discretion

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089118-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 |

## 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 | £759,835 |
| 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 | 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
- 15510000 - Milk and cream
- 15511000 - Milk
- 15511300 - Skimmed milk

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2026 at 12:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089118-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000843540
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- 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

## Provenance

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