Planning

Transportation and Porterage of Food, Equipment and Personnel for the Derbyshire School Meals Service - Soft Market Testing

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

22 Jul 2024 at 12:58

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 Jun 2024 at 14:32

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 Jun 2024 at 14:26

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is planning a procurement for the "Transportation and Porterage of Food, Equipment and Personnel for the Derbyshire School Meals Service." This procurement falls under the school-meal services industry category and covers approximately 80 schools within Derbyshire and neighbouring counties. The process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 12th September 2024. Key contact for this project is Toby Ashton from Derbyshire County Council, located at County Hall, Matlock, DE4 3AG.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those capable of offering a fully managed transportation and porterage service. Suppliers that can ensure efficient and reliable transportation of food, equipment, and personnel will find this procurement highly beneficial for business growth. The opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), fostering competitive participation in the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transportation and Porterage of Food, Equipment and Personnel for the Derbyshire School Meals Service - Soft Market Testing

Notice Description

Derbyshire County Council Catering Service is seeking a supplier who can offer a fully managed service for the provision of Transportation and porterage of food, equipment and personnel for the Derbyshire School Meals Service. This transportation/porterage is between approximately 80 schools located within the geographical area of Derbyshire and neighbouring counties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c60a5514-f935-4e04-b894-eee4cf37bef1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13414dee-5711-46a5-ab36-e6c827bc68d5
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55523100 - School-meal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Jun 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

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