--- title: "Supply & Delivery of Fresh/Organic Foodstuffs" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000648747" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000648747" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000648747.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000648747.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2021-08-12" --- # Supply & Delivery of Fresh/Organic Foodstuffs Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000648747 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000648747) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000648747.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by East Ayrshire Council, seeks tenders for the "Supply & Delivery of Fresh/Organic Foodstuffs," targeting the food supply industry across East, North, and South Ayrshire, UK. This contract comprises seven distinct lots that cater to various fresh food items, including meat, poultry, and vegetables. Submissions for this open tender were required to be made by 11 June 2021, with the award phase commencing shortly thereafter. The contract has a substantial estimated value of £3,000,000 for each lot, reflecting the importance of the services provided to support school meals, which have been recognised with the Food for Life Gold Standard. This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in food supply, particularly those specialising in fresh and organic products. Companies that can provide high-quality food sourced ethically and sustainably will find themselves well-suited to compete in this contract. With the option for North and South Ayrshire Councils to purchase from the awarded lots, suppliers offering flexibility and reliability in delivery will have a competitive advantage in fulfilling these council requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on quality and sustainable sourcing, which aligns with current market trends fostering local produce and organic food consumption. ## Notice The Council is re-tendering for the supply and delivery of fresh/organic foodstuffs. This supports the school meals service which has achieved and maintained the Food for Life Gold Standard for over 15 years. The contract will be split into 7 Lots. North Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council will have the option to purchase from any of the Lots at any point during the term of the Contract. ### Lot Information Lot 2 - Fresh Poultry Supply and delivery of fresh poultry. Renewal: Two one-year extension options Lot 1 - Fresh Meat/Cooked Meat Supply and delivery of fresh meat and cooked meat. Renewal: Two one-year extension options Lot 3 - Fresh Fish Supply and delivery of fresh fish. Renewal: Two one-year extension options Lot 4 - Fresh Fruit & Vegetables Supply and delivery of fresh and/or organic fruit and vegetables. Renewal: Two one-year extension options Lot 5 - Fresh Cows Milk/Milk Products Supply and delivery of fresh and/or organic cows milk and milk products. Renewal: Two one-year extension options Lot 6 - Fresh Hens Eggs Supply and delivery of fresh hens eggs. Renewal: Two one-year extension options Lot 7 - Dry, Bottled & Tinned Food Stuffs Supply and delivery of dry, bottled and tinned food stuffs, organic where possible, otherwise ethically sourced. Renewal: Two one-year extension options ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424193 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Aug 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 2, 3 or 4 years depending on extension options | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £3,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 6 | | Supplier names | A&A SPITTAL; BRYCE CUNNINGHAM; CORRIE MAINS FREE RANGE; J PIERONI & SONS; LOCAVORE COMMUNITY INTEREST; WE HAE MEAT | ## 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 - 15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods - 15893000 - Dry goods ## Release History - 12 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424193 - 14 May 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY415110 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY415110 Supply & Delivery of Fresh/Organic Foodstuffs - The Council is re-tendering for the supply and delivery of fresh/organic foodstuffs. This supports the school meals service which has achieved and maintained the Food for Life Gold Standard for over 15 years. The contract will be split into 7 Lots. North Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council will have the option to purchase from any of the Lots at any point during the term of the Contract. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424193 Supply & Delivery of Fresh/Organic Foodstuffs - The Council is re-tendering for the supply and delivery of fresh/organic foodstuffs. This supports the school meals service which has achieved and maintained the Food for Life Gold Standard for over 15 years. The contract will be split into 7 Lots. North Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council will have the option to purchase from any of the Lots at any point during the term of the Contract. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000648747 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000648747. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000648747.json.