Tender

Conveyance of School Meals for Neath Port Talbot CBC (2026-2030)

NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Jan 2026 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council is seeking a supplier to manage the conveyance of school meals from designated production kitchens to local schools as per the tender titled "Conveyance of School Meals for Neath Port Talbot CBC (2026-2030)." This open tender process is initiated under Welsh devolved regulations and aims to secure services for a period starting from 1st September 2026 until 31st August 2030, with a possible extension of up to 12 months. The procurement is valued at £120,000 net and £150,000 gross, targeting services in Neath Port Talbot, UK, classified under the transport services industry category. The tender phase is active and runs until 14:00 on 9th February 2026, with enquiries accepted until 2nd February 2026 at the same time.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses experienced in transport services and meal delivery within the Neath Port Talbot region, with a preference for local providers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The procurement emphasises open competition, favouring businesses that can demonstrate technical and commercial proficiency, with technical quality weighted at 30% and price at 70%. Businesses looking to expand their operations in public sector logistics, especially those experienced in handling food logistics, will find this tender beneficial for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Conveyance of School Meals for Neath Port Talbot CBC (2026-2030)

Notice Description

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council is seeking to appoint a suitable supplier to undertake the conveyance of school meals. Precooked meals are to be collected daily from a centrally designated production kitchen(s) and delivered in sealed containers to the schools requiring this service. The successful supplier will also collect all empty containers from the delivery schools and return them to the centrally designated production kitchen(s).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend the contract for a further period of up to 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0601ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001369-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

55521200 - Meal delivery service

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alison Long
Contact Email
procurement@npt.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORT TALBOT
Postcode
SA13 1PJ
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Aberavon
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

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