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CCS036 Transportation and Porterage of Food, Equipment and Personnel for the Derbyshire School Meals Service

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

17 Apr 2025 at 14:23

Award Notice
Tender

07 Oct 2024 at 12:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council has awarded the contract for CCS036 Transportation and Porterage of Food, Equipment and Personnel for the Derbyshire School Meals Service to Gate Ventures Facilities Services. This procurement falls under the transport services category, specifically excluding waste transport, and is valued at £3,000,000. The contract will serve schools within Derbyshire and neighbouring counties in England. The award decision was made on 4 February 2025, and the contract starts on 1 April 2025 and ends on 31 March 2028. The procurement method used was an open procedure, reflecting transparency and broad competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses offering transportation and porterage services, particularly those experienced in managing operations across educational institutions. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, indicating that smaller enterprises and social value organisations can compete effectively. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to expand their market reach and establish long-term relationships with public sector entities, fostering growth and enhancing service portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CCS036 Transportation and Porterage of Food, Equipment and Personnel for the Derbyshire School Meals Service

Notice Description

Derbyshire County Council (The Council) Children's Services Catering Service is seeking a supplier who can offer a fully managed service for the provision of Transportation of School Meals and where required, Catering Service operational staff, from schools located within the geographical area of Derbyshire and neighbouring counties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be54d1b3-4beb-455f-a5a6-a5dd2ce88d0d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1792eed9-de81-4950-bc9c-3c187434154d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Toby Ashton
Contact Email
toby.ashton@derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATE VENTURES FACILITIES SERVICES

Further Information

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