Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
East Ayrshire Council
Corporate Procurement Team, London Road HQ
Kilmarnock
KA3 7BU
Contact
Heather Murray
heather.murray@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1563576000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00223
one.1) Name and addresses
East Ayrshire Leisure Trust
Dick Institute, Elmbank Avenue
Kilmarnock
KA1 3BU
heather.murray@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://eastayrshireleisure.com/
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Supply & Delivery of Foodstuffs
Reference number
PS/25/45
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £7,500,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Fresh Meat/Cooked Meat and Poultry
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15112100 - Fresh poultry
- 15119000 - Various meats
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
Main site or place of performance
East Ayrshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and delivery of fresh meat/cooked meat and poultry.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality of Food Sourcing / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Health Promotion & Social Responsibility / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: System & Operating Arrangements / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
Main site or place of performance
East Ayrshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality of Food Sourcing / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Health Promotion & Social Responsibility / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: System & Operating Arrangements / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Fresh Organic Cow's Milk
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03333000 - Fresh cows' milk
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
Main site or place of performance
East Ayrshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and delivery of fresh organic cow's milk.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality of Food Sourcing / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Health Promotion & Social Responsibility / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: System & Operating Arrangements / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - Fresh Hens Eggs
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03142500 - Eggs
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
Main site or place of performance
East Ayrshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and delivery of fresh hen's eggs.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality of Food Sourcing / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Health Prmotion & Social Responsibility / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: System & Operating Arrangements / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-025177
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Lot 1 - Fresh Meat/Cooked Meat and Poultry
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lynas Foodservice
Loughanhill Industrial Estate
Coleraine
BT52 2NR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN0C - Causeway Coast and Glens
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £7,500,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Lot 2 - Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
A & A SPITTAL Ltd
BERRYHILL FARM
AUCHINLECK
KA18 2NB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £7,500,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Lot 3 - Fresh Organic Cow's Milk
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Muller UK and Ireland LLP T/A Müller Milk & Ingredients
Tern Valley Business Park, Shrewsbury Road
Market Drayton, Shropshire
TF9 3SQ.
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG22 - Shropshire CC
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £7,500,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
Lot 4 - Fresh Hens Eggs
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reids Food Service Ltd
Bridgend House, Bridgend Lane
Dalry
KA244LR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £7,500,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Expressions of interest must be made accessing the PCS-T system by 20 June 2025 with completed tenders uploaded by 23 June 2025.
(SC Ref:808860)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Kilmarnock Sheriff Court
Sheriff Court House
Kilmarnock
KA1 1ED
Telephone
+44 1563550024
Country
United Kingdom