Stale Pre-tender

Supply and Distribution of Milk (PIN - Market Engagement)

Details

Topic
Fresh cows' milk
Published
23 March 2026

Tender description

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 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. Additional information: 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.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Pre-tender published23 March 2026
    Current notice

About the buyer

North Ayrshire Council delivers local services from Irvine, and buys as a local authority through its own Corporate Procurement Unit. Much of its buying runs through Scotland Excel and Scottish Government frameworks, and Crown Commercial Service agreements. Neighbouring local authorities are frequent partners on shared, collaborative contracts across the region. Specialist officers manage spend across construction, social care, facilities management, ICT and utilities.

Over the past 5 years, most of North Ayrshire Council's contract awards have been in architectural and engineering services, IT services and repair and maintenance.

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