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08 Jul 2024 at 17:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority has issued a tender for TRN-24-002 Transport of School Meals, valued between £11,400,000 and £21,000,000. This procurement is under the services category, with 11 lots covering various regions in the UK, each with a 6-year contract period. The deadline for tender submissions is 7th July 2028. The procurement method is a selective restricted procedure, and the Education Authority is the buying organization.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies providing transport, meals-on-wheels, and related services. Businesses capable of delivering school meal transportation services in specified UK regions would find this tender suitable for competitive bidding. The Education Authority's emphasis on service quality and contract flexibility aligns well with businesses focused on meeting diverse client needs and adapting to unforeseen circumstances.

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Notice Title

TRN-24-002 Transport of School Meals

Notice Description

TRN-24-002 Transport of School Meals

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Antrim and Newtownabbey

TRN-24-002 Transport of School Meals

Options: The period of all Call Off Contracts awarded from the DPS will be from the commencement date on the Award Notification and will run up to the end of that Academic Year i.e. end of June of each academic year. The decision to extend specific Contracts for Individual Runs will be made at the discretion of the Client and in accordance with the Commercial Conditions of Contract for Services Contracts. Extension options will align with the academic Years, and each contract will be for further additional Academic Year, for a maximum of 5 additional Academic Years (Maximum contract period of 6 years i.e. initial contract period including any enacted extensions). All commencement and expiry dates will be stated within the Award or Extension Notifications.

Lot 2 - Ards and North Down

TRN-24-002 Transport of School Meals

Options: The period of all Call Off Contracts awarded from the DPS will be from the commencement date on the Award Notification and will run up to the end of that Academic Year i.e. end of June of each academic year. The decision to extend specific Contracts for Individual Runs will be made at the discretion of the Client and in accordance with the Commercial Conditions of Contract for Services Contracts. Extension options will align with the academic Years, and each contract will be for further additional Academic Year, for a maximum of 5 additional Academic Years (Maximum contract period of 6 years i.e. initial contract period including any enacted extensions). All commencement and expiry dates will be stated within the Award or Extension Notifications.

Lot 3 - Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon

TRN-24-002 Transport of School Meals

Options: The period of all Call Off Contracts awarded from the DPS will be from the commencement date on the Award Notification and will run up to the end of that Academic Year i.e. end of June of each academic year. The decision to extend specific Contracts for Individual Runs will be made at the discretion of the Client and in accordance with the Commercial Conditions of Contract for Services Contracts. Extension options will align with the academic Years, and each contract will be for further additional Academic Year, for a maximum of 5 additional Academic Years (Maximum contract period of 6 years i.e. initial contract period including any enacted extensions). All commencement and expiry dates will be stated within the Award or Extension Notifications.

Lot 4 - Belfast

TRN-24-002 Transport of School Meals

Options: The period of all Call Off Contracts awarded from the DPS will be from the commencement date on the Award Notification and will run up to the end of that Academic Year i.e. end of June of each academic year. The decision to extend specific Contracts for Individual Runs will be made at the discretion of the Client and in accordance with the Commercial Conditions of Contract for Services Contracts. Extension options will align with the academic Years, and each contract will be for further additional Academic Year, for a maximum of 5 additional Academic Years (Maximum contract period of 6 years i.e. initial contract period including any enacted extensions). All commencement and expiry dates will be stated within the Award or Extension Notifications.

Lot 5 - Causeway Coast and Glens

TRN-24-002 Transport of School Meals

Options: The period of all Call Off Contracts awarded from the DPS will be from the commencement date on the Award Notification and will run up to the end of that Academic Year i.e. end of June of each academic year. The decision to extend specific Contracts for Individual Runs will be made at the discretion of the Client and in accordance with the Commercial Conditions of Contract for Services Contracts. Extension options will align with the academic Years, and each contract will be for further additional Academic Year, for a maximum of 5 additional Academic Years (Maximum contract period of 6 years i.e. initial contract period including any enacted extensions). All commencement and expiry dates will be stated within the Award or Extension Notifications.

Lot 6 - Derry City and Strabane

TRN-24-002 Transport of School Meals

Options: The period of all Call Off Contracts awarded from the DPS will be from the commencement date on the Award Notification and will run up to the end of that Academic Year i.e. end of June of each academic year. The decision to extend specific Contracts for Individual Runs will be made at the discretion of the Client and in accordance with the Commercial Conditions of Contract for Services Contracts. Extension options will align with the academic Years, and each contract will be for further additional Academic Year, for a maximum of 5 additional Academic Years (Maximum contract period of 6 years i.e. initial contract period including any enacted extensions). All commencement and expiry dates will be stated within the Award or Extension Notifications.

Lot 7 - Fermanagh and Omagh

TRN-24-002 Transport of School Meals

Options: The period of all Call Off Contracts awarded from the DPS will be from the commencement date on the Award Notification and will run up to the end of that Academic Year i.e. end of June of each academic year. The decision to extend specific Contracts for Individual Runs will be made at the discretion of the Client and in accordance with the Commercial Conditions of Contract for Services Contracts. Extension options will align with the academic Years, and each contract will be for further additional Academic Year, for a maximum of 5 additional Academic Years (Maximum contract period of 6 years i.e. initial contract period including any enacted extensions). All commencement and expiry dates will be stated within the Award or Extension Notifications.

Lot 8 - Lisburn and Castlereagh

TRN-24-002 Transport of School Meals

Options: The period of all Call Off Contracts awarded from the DPS will be from the commencement date on the Award Notification and will run up to the end of that Academic Year i.e. end of June of each academic year. The decision to extend specific Contracts for Individual Runs will be made at the discretion of the Client and in accordance with the Commercial Conditions of Contract for Services Contracts. Extension options will align with the academic Years, and each contract will be for further additional Academic Year, for a maximum of 5 additional Academic Years (Maximum contract period of 6 years i.e. initial contract period including any enacted extensions). All commencement and expiry dates will be stated within the Award or Extension Notifications.

Lot 9 - Mid and East Antrim

TRN-24-002 Transport of School Meals

Options: The period of all Call Off Contracts awarded from the DPS will be from the commencement date on the Award Notification and will run up to the end of that Academic Year i.e. end of June of each academic year. The decision to extend specific Contracts for Individual Runs will be made at the discretion of the Client and in accordance with the Commercial Conditions of Contract for Services Contracts. Extension options will align with the academic Years, and each contract will be for further additional Academic Year, for a maximum of 5 additional Academic Years (Maximum contract period of 6 years i.e. initial contract period including any enacted extensions). All commencement and expiry dates will be stated within the Award or Extension Notifications.

Lot 10 - Mid Ulster

TRN-24-002 Transport of School Meals

Options: The period of all Call Off Contracts awarded from the DPS will be from the commencement date on the Award Notification and will run up to the end of that Academic Year i.e. end of June of each academic year. The decision to extend specific Contracts for Individual Runs will be made at the discretion of the Client and in accordance with the Commercial Conditions of Contract for Services Contracts. Extension options will align with the academic Years, and each contract will be for further additional Academic Year, for a maximum of 5 additional Academic Years (Maximum contract period of 6 years i.e. initial contract period including any enacted extensions). All commencement and expiry dates will be stated within the Award or Extension Notifications.

Lot 11 - Newry, Mourne and Down

TRN-24-002 Transport of School Meals

Options: The period of all Call Off Contracts awarded from the DPS will be from the commencement date on the Award Notification and will run up to the end of that Academic Year i.e. end of June of each academic year. The decision to extend specific Contracts for Individual Runs will be made at the discretion of the Client and in accordance with the Commercial Conditions of Contract for Services Contracts. Extension options will align with the academic Years, and each contract will be for further additional Academic Year, for a maximum of 5 additional Academic Years (Maximum contract period of 6 years i.e. initial contract period including any enacted extensions). All commencement and expiry dates will be stated within the Award or Extension Notifications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047bc2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020838-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

55521100 - Meals-on-wheels services

55521200 - Meal delivery service

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60120000 - Taxi services

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£21,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 20282 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
the Education Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

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