--- title: "Supply & Delivery of Foodstuffs" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000798932" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798932" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798932.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798932.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-09-05" --- # Supply & Delivery of Foodstuffs Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000798932 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798932) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798932.json) ## Summary The contracting process managed by East Ayrshire Council focused on the "Supply & Delivery of Foodstuffs" aimed at supporting school meal services in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire. The procurement falls within the industry category of general public services and involves the delivery of goods, particularly the supply of various foodstuffs including fresh meat, poultry, fruits, vegetables, milk, and eggs. Initiated through an open procedure, this contract has progressed to the award stage, with the awards dated 13th and 15th August 2025. The procurement process included multiple lots, reflecting a comprehensive approach to meet diverse dietary needs while adhering to the Food for Life Gold Standard. The tender presents significant opportunities for various sizes of businesses including large enterprises and SMEs. Suppliers such as Lynas Foodservice, A & A SPITTAL Ltd, Muller UK and Ireland LLP, and Reids Food Service Ltd have successfully secured contracts, illustrating the process's openness to a range of business scales. The requirement for high-quality food sourcing at competitive prices may interest food suppliers capable of delivering consistent quality with efficient logistics. Moreover, with potential options for contract extensions, this tender provides long-term business growth prospects, especially for suppliers able to scale and innovate across the designated categories. Businesses with a focus on the regional food supply chain and those adept in managing public sector contracts could find this an attractive avenue for expansion. ## Notice The council require the supply and delivery of foodstuffs to support the school meals services which has achieved and maintained the Food for Life Gold Standard for over 19 years. The contract will be split into 5 Lots. ### Lot Information Lot 2 - Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Supply and delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables. Renewal: 2 one-year extension options Lot 5 - Dry, Bottled, Tinned and Frozen Food Supply and delivery of dry, bottled, tinned and frozen food. Renewal: 2 one-year extension options Lot 1 - Fresh Meat/Cooked Meat and Poultry Supply and delivery of fresh meat/cooked meat and poultry. Renewal: 2 one-year extension options Lot 4 - Fresh Hens Eggs Supply and delivery of fresh hen's eggs. Renewal: 2 one-year extension options Lot 3 - Fresh Organic Cow's Milk Supply and delivery of fresh organic cow's milk. Renewal: 2 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=SEP538630 | | 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 | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 3, 4 or 5 years depending on extension options | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £7,500,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | EAST AYRSHIRE LEISURE TRUST | | 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 | East Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford | | Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun | | Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 4 | | Supplier names | A & A SPITTAL; LYNAS FOODSERVICE; MULLER UK AND IRELAND LLP T/A MÜLLER MILK & INGREDIENTS; REIDS FOOD SERVICE | ## 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 - 03333000 - Fresh cows' milk - 15112100 - Fresh poultry - 15119000 - Various meats - 15229000 - Frozen fish products - 15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods - 15893000 - Dry goods - 15896000 - Deep-frozen products ## Release History - 5 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538630 - 22 May 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530914 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530914 Supply & Delivery of Foodstuffs - The council require the supply and delivery of foodstuffs to support the school meals services which has achieved and maintained the Food for Life Gold Standard for over 19 years. The contract will be split into 5 Lots. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538630 Supply & Delivery of Foodstuffs - The council require the supply and delivery of foodstuffs to support the school meals services which has achieved and maintained the Food for Life Gold Standard for over 19 years. The contract will be split into 5 Lots. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798932 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## 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-r6ebe6-0000798932. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798932.json.