--- title: "0325 Supply and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Free Alternatives" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000798157" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798157" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798157.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798157.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTLAND EXCEL" published: "2026-02-04" --- # 0325 Supply and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Free Alternatives Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000798157 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798157) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798157.json) ## Summary Scotland Excel, a central purchasing body situated in Paisley, UK, is in the process of setting up a new procurement framework for the supply and distribution of milk and dairy-free alternatives, targeted at schools, nurseries, and council buildings across Scotland. This tender, titled "0325 Supply and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Free Alternatives," falls under the goods category, with digital submissions due by 23rd January 2026. The procurement method employed is the open procedure, which provides a transparent and competitive bidding process for suppliers. Following an open tender, the contract includes lots for fresh milk, organic milk, and dairy-free alternatives, emphasizing technical and pricing criteria in its award decisions. Unfortunately, the procurement stage is currently listed as cancelled. This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses supplying dairy and non-dairy alternatives, with potential contracts covering a wide selection of products like whole milk, semi-skimmed milk, skimmed milk, various creams, and alternatives such as oat and soya milk. Suppliers with a robust quality assurance system and capabilities in electronic catalogues would be well-suited for this tender. It's a significant chance for businesses to expand their market presence in public sector procurement, particularly those in the food and beverage industry with a focus on school and council supply chains. The procurement framework allows for substantial growth potential, valuing at £36 million, providing businesses the footing to compete on a large scale with long-term engagement possibilities across multiple Scottish regions. ## Notice This contract notice is in relation to the new framework for 0325 Supply and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Free Alternatives. These products are for, but not limited to, use within schools, nurseries and council buildings, It is anticipated that the scope of products covered under the framework will provide a range of products including but not limited to whole milk, semi skimmed milk, skimmed milk, organic milk, cream and dairy free alternatives which Councils may require. ### Lot Information Organic Milk This Contract Notice is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Free Alternatives. The scope of products covered under this framework lot will include a range of organic dairy products including but not limited to whole milk, semi-skimmed milk and skimmed milk. These products are for, but not limited to schools, nurseries, council buildings. Tenderers may bid for one, some or all Lots, and for one, some or all geographic areas within each Lot, as they choose.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information. Fresh Milk This Contract Notice is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Free Alternatives. The scope of products covered under this framework lot will include a range of dairy products including but not limited to whole milk, semi-skimmed milk, skimmed milk, and fresh creams. These products are for, but not limited to schools, nurseries, council buildings. Tenderers may bid for one, some or all Lots, and for one, some or all geographic areas within each Lot, as they choose.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information. Dairy Free Alternatives This Contract Notice is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Free Alternatives. The scope of products covered under this framework lot will include a range of dairy free alternatives including but not limited to oat, soya, almond, rice milk and cream. These products are for, but not limited to schools, nurseries, council buildings. Tenderers may bid for one, some or all Lots, and for one, some or all geographic areas within each Lot, as they choose.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548743 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 | | Award date | 4 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £36,000,000 | | Lots value | £36,000,000 | | 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 | SCOTLAND EXCEL | | Locality | PAISLEY | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA1 1AR | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central | | Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 03333000 - Fresh cows' milk - 15500000 - Dairy products - 15510000 - Milk and cream - 15511000 - Milk - 15511100 - Pasteurised milk - 15511210 - UHT milk - 15511300 - Skimmed milk - 15511500 - Full-cream milk - 15512100 - Single cream - 15512200 - Double cream - 15550000 - Assorted dairy products ## Release History - 4 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548743 - 12 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545513 - 9 May 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530018 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530018 0325 Supply and Distribution of Milk - This contract notice is in relation to the renewal framework for 0325 Supply and Distribution of Milk. These products are for, but not limited to, use within schools, nurseries and council buildings, It is anticipated that the scope of products covered under the framework will include a range of dairy products including but not limited to, whole milk, semi-skimmed milk, skimmed milk, organic milk and fresh creams - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545513 0325 Supply and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Free Alternatives - This contract notice is in relation to the new framework for 0325 Supply and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Free Alternatives. These products are for, but not limited to, use within schools, nurseries and council buildings, It is anticipated that the scope of products covered under the framework will provide a range of products including but not limited to whole milk, semi skimmed milk, skimmed milk, organic milk, cream and dairy free alternatives which Councils may require. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548743 0325 Supply and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Free Alternatives - This contract notice is in relation to the new framework for 0325 Supply and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Free Alternatives. These products are for, but not limited to, use within schools, nurseries and council buildings, It is anticipated that the scope of products covered under the framework will provide a range of products including but not limited to whole milk, semi skimmed milk, skimmed milk, organic milk, cream and dairy free alternatives which Councils may require. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://directory.scottishhousingregulator.gov.uk/Documents/Landlord%20Register.pdf - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798157 - https://home.scotland-excel.org.uk/about-us/our-members - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## 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-r6ebe6-0000798157. 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