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In deliveryUnited KingdomGoods£21,000,000

Milk and Milk Products

Published
Published 17 December 2025
Deadline
Closed 26 May 2026

Overview

The Education Authority has awarded a contract for supply and delivery of milk and milk products to Dale Farm Limited, Drayne's Dairy Limited, and Grove Dairy Ltd for an estimated value of £21 million. The initial contract period is four years from July 2026 with options to extend up to 24 months, and is available for use by educational institutions across Northern Ireland including schools, further education colleges, and other qualifying bodies.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£21,000,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
17 December 2025
Questions by
19 May 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Dairy productsMilk and creamMilkPasteurised milkFull-cream milkCream

Award outcome

Awarded value
£21,000,000
Award date
15 June 2026
Contract period
30 June 2026 → 30 June 2030
Winners
  • DALE FARM LIMITED
  • DRAYNE'S DAIRY LIMITED
  • GROVE DAIRY LTD

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    16 June 2026

    View notice ↗
  2. Contract Notice

    27 April 2026

    View notice ↗
  3. Prior Information Notice

    17 December 2025

    View notice ↗

Contracting authority

  • the Education Authority

    Buyer

    Belfast, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PPHJ-6982-JPXY

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Awarded: Milk and Milk Products — won by DALE FARM LIMITED +2 — Skim