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Supply and Distribution of Milk

Dumfries and Galloway Council · Local authority

In brief

Dumfries and Galloway Council is looking for suppliers for food and drink work (Scotland).

The estimated value is £759,835 excluding VAT.

Bids close at midday, Wednesday 14 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by: midday, Wednesday 14 October 2026

How bids are scored

Supply Chain and product traceability 20% · Supplier Resilience and delivery model 20% · Fleet Capacity 10% · Service Continuity and Contingency Planning 15% · Climate and sustainability 15% · Fair work first 10% · Community Benefits 10% · Price 70%

A balance of quality and price.

What the notice says

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.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 16 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £759,835 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Scotland?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Wednesday 14 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

21 September 2026Contract notice · notice 089118-2026

About the buyer

Dumfries and Galloway CouncilLast 12 months

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From notice 089118-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 21 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.