Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
East Ayrshire Council
Corporate Procurement Team, London Road HQ
Kilmarnock
KA3 7BU
UK
Contact person: Heather Murray
Telephone: +44 1563576000
E-mail: heather.murray@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM93
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00223
I.1) Name and addresses
East Ayrshire Leisure Trust
Dick Institute, Elmbank Avenue
Kilmarnock
KA1 3BU
UK
E-mail: heather.murray@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM93
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://eastayrshireleisure.com/
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
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 & Delivery of Foodstuffs
Reference number: PS/25/45
II.1.2) Main CPV code
15890000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
7 500 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Fresh Meat/Cooked Meat and Poultry
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15112100
15119000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM93
Main site or place of performance:
East Ayrshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and delivery of fresh meat/cooked meat and poultry.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality of Food Sourcing
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Health Promotion & Social Responsibility
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: System & Operating Arrangements
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03220000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM93
Main site or place of performance:
East Ayrshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality of Food Sourcing
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Health Promotion & Social Responsibility
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: System & Operating Arrangements
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Fresh Organic Cow's Milk
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03333000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM93
Main site or place of performance:
East Ayrshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and delivery of fresh organic cow's milk.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality of Food Sourcing
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Health Promotion & Social Responsibility
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: System & Operating Arrangements
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - Fresh Hens Eggs
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03142500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM93
Main site or place of performance:
East Ayrshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply and delivery of fresh hen's eggs.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality of Food Sourcing
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Health Prmotion & Social Responsibility
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: System & Operating Arrangements
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-025177
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Lot 1 - Fresh Meat/Cooked Meat and Poultry
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lynas Foodservice
Loughanhill Industrial Estate
Coleraine
BT52 2NR
UK
NUTS: UKN0C
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 7 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Lot 2 - Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
A & A SPITTAL Ltd
BERRYHILL FARM
AUCHINLECK
KA18 2NB
UK
NUTS: UKM93
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 7 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Lot 3 - Fresh Organic Cow's Milk
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.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.
UK
NUTS: UKG22
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 7 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Lot 4 - Fresh Hens Eggs
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reids Food Service Ltd
Bridgend House, Bridgend Lane
Dalry
KA244LR
UK
NUTS: UKM93
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 7 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.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)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Kilmarnock Sheriff Court
Sheriff Court House
Kilmarnock
KA1 1ED
UK
Telephone: +44 1563550024
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
05/09/2025