Planning

Distribution of School Meals

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries and Galloway Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Distribution of School Meals," focused on distributing meals from production kitchens to smaller local serveries. The industry category is general public services, with a main procurement category of services. This tender pertains to the Dumfries and Galloway region (UKM92), and the council aims to manage routes in accordance with food safety standards. Key dates include a future planned notice date on 3rd March 2025. The tender is identified under the scheme CPV with ID 60120000, and the estimated contract value is £150,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in food distribution and logistics, particularly those experienced with time-sensitive deliveries. Companies specialising in catering services, refrigerated transport, and local delivery networks would find this contract beneficial to their growth. The requirement to collect and deliver from 75 production kitchens across 34 routes implies a need for efficient and reliable transportation methods, making it an excellent opportunity for businesses with a strong focus on supply chain management and compliance with food safety regulations.

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Notice Title

Distribution of School Meals

Notice Description

Dumfries and Galloway council operates the school meals catering services across the whole region. Distribution of school meals from production kitchens to small local serveries/nurseries are required with routes managed to maintain timescales in accordance with food standards, meals have a limited time window to be collected and delivered to maintain safe temperatures. At present there are 75 production kitchens supplying serveries via collection and delivery services by taxi's across 34 routes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Dumfries and Galloway council operates the school meals catering services across the whole region. Distribution of school meals from production kitchens to small local serveries/nurseries are required with routes managed to maintain timescales in accordance with food standards, meals have a limited time window to be collected and delivered to maintain safe temperatures. At present there are 75 production kitchens supplying serveries via collection and delivery services by taxi's across 34 routes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000781745
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517074
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

55521200 - Meal delivery service

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Laura O'Neil
Contact Email
procurement.corporateindirects@dumgal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3033333000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517074
    Distribution of School Meals - Dumfries and Galloway council operates the school meals catering services across the whole region. Distribution of school meals from production kitchens to small local serveries/nurseries are required with routes managed to maintain timescales in accordance with food standards, meals have a limited time window to be collected and delivered to maintain safe temperatures. At present there are 75 production kitchens supplying serveries via collection and delivery services by taxi's across 34 routes.

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