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Provision of Transportation of School Meals

FALKIRK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Aug 2021 at 08:05

Tender

01 Jun 2021 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Falkirk Council focuses on the provision of transportation services for school meals, classified under the CPV code 60000000. The tender, identified as CS/014/21, has an active status and an estimated value of £460,000, with a contract duration of 24 months starting from 1 July 2021, with the option to extend for two additional 12-month periods. The contract was initiated on 1 June 2021 and included electronic submission for bids, which had to be submitted by 1 July 2021. The service will cater to non-production schools and early years centres in the Falkirk region, specifically the UKM76 area, eligible under open procurement methods.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in logistics and delivery services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in operational efficiency, quality service delivery, and have the capability to integrate community benefits, such as training for young or inexperienced workers, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The emphasis on community engagement and a commitment to social responsibility may provide a competitive advantage for bidders focused on these aspects.

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Notice Title

Provision of Transportation of School Meals

Notice Description

Falkirk Council is leading a procurement on its own account to secure a provider of Transportation of School Meals, to enable the organisation to meet their duties and responsibilities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Falkirk Council has a requirement to engage with suitably qualified suppliers as part of an agreement for the Transportation of School Meals from its School Kitchen production units to non-production schools and nurseries/early years centres.

Renewal: The initial contract duration is 24 months with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b6dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018533-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£460,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£460,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FALKIRK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
caitlin.frail@falkirk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1324506566

Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK1 5RS
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk South
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPRESS TAXIS

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