Supply & Distribution of Milk

Concepts

• paisley
• dairy products
• whole milk
• milk and cream
• milk
• organic milk
• distribution of milk
• pasteurised milk
• skimmed milk
• fresh cows' milk

Location

Throughout Scotland

Description

This contract notice is in relation to the renewal framework for 0521 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.

Lot Division

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 15500000 - Dairy products
• 15510000 - Milk and cream
• 15550000 - Assorted dairy products
• 15511000 - Milk
• 15511100 - Pasteurised milk
• 15511300 - Skimmed milk
• 03333000 - Fresh cows' milk
• 15511500 - Full-cream milk
• 15512100 - Single cream
• 15512200 - Double cream

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are not available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** This Tender process is subject to the Law and Guidance applicable in Scotland relative to the award of public contracts including (without limitation) as set out in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, most recently amended to reflect the European Union exit by the UK. This tender exercise has commenced after the UK withdrawal from the European Union and it has been conducted and concluded in accordance with the Law, Guidance and procedures in force after the UK withdrawal on 31st December 2020. Any prior version of the relevant Law and Guidance, or terminology related thereto, which appears in these Procurement Documents should therefore be interpreted and applied as currently in force. Scotland Excel, as a central purchasing body, is procuring this framework for the use and benefit of its members namely 32 local authorities in Scotland, Tayside Contracts, associate members, together with any Integration Authority, or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014. Scotland Excel local authority members and associate members entitled to use this framework, are listed at http://www.scotlandexcel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Our_members.aspx. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Tenderers are advised that the envisaged maximum number of participants that might be appointed to the proposed framework agreement set out in section IV.1.3 of this contract notice is purely indicative. Scotland Excel reserves the right to appoint more or less tenderer than the envisaged maximum number to the proposed Framework Agreement. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 19196. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: As per details in the Special Conditions, Suppliers will be required to provide Management Information (MI) & KPIs on a quarterly basis. Community Benefits details will be requested on a 6-monthly basis. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 19196. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason: This contract is for supply and delivery. Not being a works contract, a sub-contract clause is not required. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: It has become clear that there is scope within the legal framework which applies to public contracts, to deliver wider social benefits such as: * Targeted recruitment and training * Community engagement As part of your response within the Technical criteria, Tenderers will be requested to confirm if they will offer community benefits for this framework. (SC Ref:661988)