Award

Provision of Transportation of School Meals

FALKIRK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Aug 2021 at 00:00

Tender

01 Jun 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Falkirk Council is currently managing a procurement process under the title "Provision of Transportation of School Meals." This tender falls within the services category and is located in Falkirk (UKM76). The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period that concluded on 1st July 2021. The award was made on 2nd August 2021, and the total contract value is £440,000. The contract is intended to secure a provider for transporting school meals from production units to various educational establishments.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transportation and logistics sector, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts or with expertise in food transportation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement especially accessible, as the council seeks qualified suppliers for a service that requires competence in delivering quality while adhering to strict guidelines. Additionally, businesses capable of fostering community benefits by providing training and employment opportunities will align well with Falkirk Council's objectives.

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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-r6ebe6-0000655737
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG422937
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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
2 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FALKIRK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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