Planning

0325 Supply and Distribution of Milk

  • Scotland Excel

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-020173

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-051006

Published 9 May 2025, 4:10pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Scotland Excel

Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street

Paisley

PA1 1AR

Email

education.corporate@scotland-excel.org.uk

Telephone

+44 1414888230

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

0325 Supply and Distribution of Milk

Reference number

0325

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 15500000 - Dairy products

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

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

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £34,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Organic Milk and Alternative Substitutes

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 15550000 - Assorted dairy products
  • 15510000 - Milk and cream
  • 15511000 - Milk
  • 15511300 - Skimmed milk
  • 03333000 - Fresh cows' milk
  • 15511500 - Full-cream milk
  • 15512100 - Single cream
  • 15512200 - Double cream

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Throughout Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply & Distribution of Milk

Vegetables.

It is anticipated that the scope of products covered under the framework will include a range of dairy and non dairy products including but not limited to

organic milk, soya, oat, almond, coconut alternative drinks.

These products are for, but not limited to schools, nurseries, council buildings.

Tenderers will be able to bid for one, any, or all local authority areas, where applicable.

Please note, the lot structure is still to be confirmed , and is therefore subject to change

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Fresh Milk

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 15510000 - Milk and cream
  • 15550000 - Assorted dairy products
  • 15511000 - Milk
  • 15511100 - Pasteurised milk
  • 15511300 - Skimmed milk
  • 03333000 - Fresh cows' milk
  • 15511500 - Full-cream milk
  • 15512100 - Single cream
  • 15512200 - Double cream

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Throughout Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply & Distribution of Milk

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, and fresh creams.

These products are for, but not limited to schools, nurseries, council buildings

Tenderers will be able to bid for one, any, or all local authority areas, where applicable.

Please note, the lot structure is still to be confirmed , and is therefore subject to change.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

1 September 2025


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

Scotland Excel envisages publishing a future tender opportunity on behalf of all 32 local authorities, together with any Integration

Authority, or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014.

For more information about Scotland Excel and its members, please see http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk.

At this stage there is an opportunity for all interested parties to meet with Scotland Excel to discuss the upcoming framework. We would

like to invite suppliers to contact Scotland Excel to arrange an individual meeting to take place over Microsoft Teams. Please email

education&corporate@scotland-excel.org.uk if you are interested in organising a meeting. Suggested meeting dates are 3rd, 4th and 5th of June.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=798157.

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