--- title: "Supply & Delivery of Fresh/Organic Foodstuffs" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000641294" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000641294" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000641294.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000641294.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2021-02-15" --- # Supply & Delivery of Fresh/Organic Foodstuffs Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000641294 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000641294) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000641294.json) ## Summary East Ayrshire Council is initiating a planned procurement process titled "Supply & Delivery of Fresh/Organic Foodstuffs." This opportunity falls under the general public services category and encompasses various lots, including fresh red meat, poultry, fish, fruits and vegetables, and dry foodstuffs. The procurement involves not only East Ayrshire Council but may also include collaboration with South Ayrshire and North Ayrshire Councils, located in Kilmarnock, Ayr, and Irvine respectively. The planned procurement notice was published on 15 February 2021, with a deadline for suppliers to register their interest by 5 March 2021 and a subsequent notice of further engagement expected by 5 April 2021. This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in the food supply industry, particularly those specialising in fresh and organic foodstuffs. Suppliers that can deliver any of the food categories across East, North, and South Ayrshire would be well-positioned to compete for these contracts. Small to medium-sized enterprises that focus on sustainable and ethically sourced products will find this an ideal opportunity to showcase their offerings and expand their market reach within the local councils. ## Notice The Council will be re-tendering for the supply and delivery of fresh/organic food stuffs, split into 7 Lots, which may include North and South Ayrshire Council. The Council at this time are seeking to engage with the marketplace to carry out some market research with respect to external suppliers in the marketplace. Suppliers interested in tendering in the near future for any of the Lots detailed in this Notice are requested to register their interest via this notice and complete and return the questionnaire attached to this Notice by 5 March 2021. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Fresh Red Meat Supply and delivery of fresh red meat. Lot 2 - Fresh Poultry Supply and delivery of fresh poultry. Lot 3 - Fresh Fish Supply and delivery of fresh fish Lot 4 - Fresh Fruit & Vegetables Supply and delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables. Lot 5 - Fresh Cows Milk/Milk Products Supply and delivery of fresh cows milk/milk products. Lot 6 - Fresh Hens Eggs Supply and delivery of fresh hens eggs. Lot 7 - Dry, Bottled & Tinned Food Stuffs Supply and delivery of organic/ethically sourced dry, bottled and tinned food stuffs. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406686 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Apr 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL | | 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 | North Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Irvine South | | Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire | | Delivery location | TLM9 Southern Scotland, TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire, TLM94 South Ayrshire | ## 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 - 03311000 - Fish - 03333000 - Fresh cows' milk - 15112100 - Fresh poultry - 15119000 - Various meats - 15512000 - Cream - 15530000 - Butter - 15551000 - Yoghurt and other fermented milk products - 15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods - 15893000 - Dry goods ## Release History - 15 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406686 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB406686&idx=1 15th February 2021 - Supplier Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406686 Supply & Delivery of Fresh/Organic Foodstuffs - The Council will be re-tendering for the supply and delivery of fresh/organic food stuffs, split into 7 Lots, which may include North and South Ayrshire Council. The Council at this time are seeking to engage with the marketplace to carry out some market research with respect to external suppliers in the marketplace. Suppliers interested in tendering in the near future for any of the Lots detailed in this Notice are requested to register their interest via this notice and complete and return the questionnaire attached to this Notice by 5 March 2021. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000641294 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=641294 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000641294. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000641294.json.