Tender

Provision of a School Meal Transportation Service

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Jun 2024 at 14:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of a School Meal Transportation Service. The contract involves transporting meals from Production Kitchens to Serveries in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender has an estimated value of £170,000 and follows an open procurement method with a tender deadline on July 10, 2024. The contract period is slated to commence on September 1, 2024, and conclude on August 31, 2026.

This opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to secure a contract with Lancashire County Council for providing road transport services. Businesses in the service industry, particularly those involved in transportation services, are well-positioned to compete for this tender. Interested companies should take note of the specific requirements outlined in the invitation to tender (ITT) to maximise their chances of success in securing the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a School Meal Transportation Service

Notice Description

Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT, to secure a single service provider contract for the provision of a school meal transporation service from a number of Production Kitchens to Serveries. The initial contract period will be 1 year, after such time the Authority may extend the Contract by any number of defined periods, provided that the total extension duration does not exceed 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47f3bdeb-d017-4cbd-a174-c48a4006a587
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e79b2ce-2d52-4f95-8ae4-2c99cf4665b6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

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