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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 15:47

Tender

07 Oct 2024 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is actively seeking a supplier for the provision of transportation and porterage services related to food, equipment, and personnel for the Derbyshire School Meals Service. This procurement falls under the transport services category and is valued at £3,000,000. Located in the geographical area of Derbyshire and neighbouring counties, the initial contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and will last for three years, with an option to extend for another three years. The procurement is in the tender stage, with submissions open until 6th November 2024, 11:00 am, using an open procedure method. The Council emphasises quality and price in the award criteria with a weight of 20% and 80%, respectively.

This tender offers a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those experienced in managing logistics for public services and catering. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a solid track record in food and personnel transportation will find this contract particularly appealing. The managed service required by the Council promises consistent work for the chosen provider, enabling business growth through reliable, long-term government contracts. The recurring nature of the contract and the substantial annual spend highlight the potential for significant, sustainable business expansion.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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

Lot Information

Lot 1

A 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. The contract shall be for an initial 3-year period commencing 1st April 2025 with an option to extend for a further period of 3 years up to a maximum of 6 years.

Renewal: Contract could be extended for one extension period of 36 months. Total contract duration 36 months + 36 months (initial contract period plus extensions = total 72 months).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a64a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016052-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M

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
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr 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
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GV GROUP (GATE VENTURES

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