Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scotland Excel
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1AR
UK
Telephone: +44 1414888230
E-mail: education.corporate@scotland-excel.org.uk
NUTS: UKM83
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
0325 Supply and Distribution of Milk
Reference number: 0325
II.1.2) Main CPV code
15500000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.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
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
34 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Fresh Milk
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15510000
15550000
15511000
15511100
15511300
03333000
15511500
15512100
15512200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Throughout Scotland
II.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.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Organic Milk and Alternative Substitutes
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15550000
15510000
15511000
15511300
03333000
15511500
15512100
15512200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Throughout Scotland
II.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
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/09/2025
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
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.
(SC Ref:798157)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
09/05/2025