Supply and Delivery of Milk

What the buyer is asking for

This opportunity is for the Supply and Distribution of Milk. The main objective of this contract is to appoint a sole supplier for the supply and distribution of fresh milk and associated dairy products to Council premises in Dumfries and Galloway. The supplier will be responsible for operating a direct to-site delivery model, across Council premises, schools and early years settings. Deliveries may be required to multiple Council Premises. The current estimated number of Council Premises is approximately 129. This number is indicative only and may increase or decrease during the term of the Contract.

How this is scored

Published by the buyer. A winning response is written to these weightings, not to the question.

• qualitySupply Chain and product traceability20
• qualitySupplier resilience and delivery model20
• qualityFleet Capacity10
• qualityService Continuity and Contingency Planning15
• qualityClimate and Sustainability15
• qualityFair Work First10
• qualityCommunity Benefits10
• price70

How contested is this?

Buyers publish how many bids they received. Across 40 comparable procurements we can tell you the typical field size, how often one of these goes uncontested, and whether the buyer awards on price or on quality.

Timeline

2 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice publishedyesterday

   21 Sept 2026, 12:33 BST
2. Submission deadlinein 22 days

   14 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST

Commercial outcome and contract awards

1 award, 0 contracts

Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender

1. Tender notice21 Sept 2026, 12:07 BST089089-2026
2. Award decision published21 Sept 2026, 12:33 BST089111-2026