Award

Community Transport & Meals on Wheels

EPSOM AND EWELL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

27 Mar 2026 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by Epsom and Ewell Borough Council involved the project titled "Community Transport & Meals on Wheels." This contract is classified under the services category, specifically targeting demand responsive transport and meals routing and scheduling. The procurement followed a direct method, signifying a below-threshold process without competition. The contract was awarded on 19th March 2026, with the service period set from 30th March 2026 to 11th January 2028. The main activities will occur in the region identified as UKJ26 in the United Kingdom. The final stage reached was the "Award" stage, marking the completion of this procurement process.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating in the community transport and logistics sectors. Companies with capabilities in demand responsive transport or managing and delivering meals efficiently would find this contract beneficial. Large-scale businesses similar to the chosen supplier, ALLOCATE SOFTWARE LIMITED, could exploit such direct procurement opportunities to expand their service portfolios and increase market presence within local government contracts.

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Notice Title

Community Transport & Meals on Wheels

Notice Description

Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) and Deliveroute (Meals on Wheels Routing & Scheduling)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067641
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028409-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55521100 - Meals-on-wheels services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,678 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 11 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EPSOM AND EWELL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EPSOM
Postcode
KT18 5BY
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Epsom and Ewell
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Epsom and Ewell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLOCATE SOFTWARE

Further Information

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