Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
North Ayrshire Council
Cunninghame House, Friars Croft
Irvine
KA12 8EE
UK
Contact person: Nicola Hainan
Telephone: +44 1294310000
E-mail: nicolahainan@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM93
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00337
I.1) Name and addresses
South Ayrshire Council
County Buildings, Wellington Square
Ayr
KA7 1DR
UK
Telephone: +44 3001230900
E-mail: procurement@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM94
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00405
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Supply and Distribution of Milk (PIN - Market Engagement)
II.1.2) Main CPV code
15500000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short 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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03333000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM93
UKM94
Main site or place of performance:
North Ayrshire
South Ayrshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.14) 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.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
15/06/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Please return questionnaire by Monday 13th April 2026 to procurement@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
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=827319.
(SC Ref:827319)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
23/03/2026