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title: "Supply and Delivery of Dairy Products"
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buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Supply and Delivery of Dairy Products

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838313

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## Summary

North Ayrshire Council, in partnership with South Ayrshire Council, is actively seeking tenders for the supply and delivery of dairy products through an open procurement procedure. The tender invites bids for two separate lots: one for each council, covering various establishments such as schools and care facilities within their respective regions. Located in Irvine, North Ayrshire Council serves as the lead contracting authority in this process, with the procurement currently in the tender stage. The tender submission deadline is set for 26 August 2026, with the award period commencing on the same day. The procurement focuses on the 'General public services' industry category within regions UKM93 and UKM94.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the dairy supply chain, specifically those capable of managing large-scale deliveries across numerous sites, approximately 50 for North Ayrshire and 90 for South Ayrshire. Companies with robust delivery and service models, demonstrated by a history of similar contract performances, are well-suited to compete. The contract's total value is approximately GBP 984,923.64, providing substantial business growth potential. Additionally, meeting specific financial and experience criteria, such as having a minimum annual turnover of GBP 333,000 for the North Ayrshire lot and GBP 300,000 for the South Ayrshire lot, is essential for participation. The successful tenderer will have the opportunity to make community benefits a contractual commitment, enhancing social, economic, and environmental outcomes through the delivery of this service.

## Notice

North Ayrshire Council (NAC), in collaboration with South Ayrshire Council (SAC), invites tenders for the supply and delivery of fresh milk and dairy products to Council establishments. The requirement is being tendered as two Lots: Lot 1 - North Ayrshire Council Lot 2 - South Ayrshire Council Tenderers may submit bids for one Lot, or for both Lots. North Ayrshire Council is acting as the Lead Contracting Authority for this procurement process.

### Lot Information

North Ayrshire Council

North Ayrshire Council is seeking to appoint a supplier for the supply and delivery of fresh milk and dairy products to Council establishments. This procurement is being undertaken to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of fresh milk and dairy products to Council establishments across a range of services, including schools, early years settings and care facilities. The provision of these products is essential to support the day-to-day operation of these services and ensure the consistent availability of fresh milk and related dairy products. There are approximately 50/55 delivery sites for this lot.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended for a period of up to 12 months at the sole discretion of the relevant Council, subject to satisfactory performance & continued operational requirement.

South Ayrshire Council

South Ayrshire Council is seeking to appoint a supplier for the supply and delivery of fresh milk and dairy products to Council establishments. This procurement is being undertaken to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of fresh milk and dairy products to Council establishments across a range of services, including schools, early years settings and care facilities. The provision of these products is essential to support the day-to-day operation of these services and ensure the consistent availability of fresh milk and related dairy products. There are approximately 90/100 delivery sites for this lot.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended for a period of up to 12 months at the sole discretion of the relevant Council, subject to satisfactory performance & continued operational requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560983 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 01/05/2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £984,923 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15511000 - Milk

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560983

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560983
  Supply and Delivery of Dairy Products - North Ayrshire Council (NAC), in collaboration with South Ayrshire Council (SAC), invites tenders for the supply and delivery of fresh milk and dairy products to Council establishments. The requirement is being tendered as two Lots: Lot 1 - North Ayrshire Council Lot 2 - South Ayrshire Council Tenderers may submit bids for one Lot, or for both Lots. North Ayrshire Council is acting as the Lead Contracting Authority for this procurement process.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838313
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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