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title: "Supply and Distribution of Milk (PIN - Market Engagement)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000827319"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-23"
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# Supply and Distribution of Milk (PIN - Market Engagement)

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000827319

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## Summary

North Ayrshire Council is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of milk supply and distribution services, with the process being initiated as a tender. The notice, titled "Supply and Distribution of Milk (PIN - Market Engagement)", aims to gather market insights to inform the future contract strategy for delivering milk to nurseries and schools within North Ayrshire and South Ayrshire. Interested suppliers should respond with the completed questionnaire by Monday, 13th April 2026, which supports both buying organisations in shaping the procurement approach. The procurement falls under the general public services category, focusing specifically on goods related to the milk supply. Key documents are accessible, including specified volumes available through provided URLs.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for suppliers involved in the dairy industry and those capable of managing large-scale distribution within local authority regions. The procurement process is designed to engage the market and encourage innovative delivery models that could benefit any business capable of delivering high-quality milk products efficiently to educational establishments. The deadline for questionnaire submissions allows interested businesses to contribute vital information that may influence the procurement strategy, making this an opportune moment for proactive suppliers to align their services to meet regional needs effectively.

## Notice

Volumes required by NAC and SAC are provided in the attachment questionnaire. This PIN is to engage with the market around the delivery models which could support both North Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Councils in the supply of milk to establishments such as nurseries and schools. The PIN will explore supply and/or delivery models that will inform a contract strategy which will appraise the route to market and the supply and delivery model that is sought.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This PIN is seeking a response from the market to support and shape the future model for both NAC and SAC procuring milk, as noted above.. THERE IS A QUESTIONNAIRE WHICH CAN BE FOUND IN THE ATTACHMENTS THAT SUPPLIERS SHOULD COMPLETE AND RETURN BACK TO PROCUREMENT@NORTH-AYRSHIRE.GOV.UK BY MONDAY 13TH APRIL 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552294 |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 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 | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| 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 |

## 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

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552294

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR552294&idx=1
  23rd March 2026 - Volumes and Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552294
  Supply and Distribution of Milk (PIN - Market Engagement) - Volumes required by NAC and SAC are provided in the attachment questionnaire. This PIN is to engage with the market around the delivery models which could support both North Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Councils in the supply of milk to establishments such as nurseries and schools. The PIN will explore supply and/or delivery models that will inform a contract strategy which will appraise the route to market and the supply and delivery model that is sought.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=827319
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827319
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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