Award

Food Train

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

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Award

05 Sep 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dundee City Council has initiated a contracting process titled "Food Train" under the industry category of Social Care. The contract, valued at £81,805, involves a grocery shopping delivery service for adults in the region of Dundee, UKM71. Initiated through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a competition call, the service continuity is ensured by monitoring and extending on a rolling basis. The procurement process has reached the award stage and was signed on 1st April 2024, with The Food Train selected as the supplier. Key classifications include CPV code 85311300 for the services provided.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in specialised service provision, particularly those in the grocery delivery sector, to enhance their portfolio within the public sector. Large-scale suppliers like The Food Train, preferably with experience in delivering specialised services under social care frameworks, are well-suited to compete and benefit from such contracts. The existing demand and structured procurement process imply potential for future partnerships and long-term growth opportunities in collaborative service delivery with local councils. Businesses can leverage this tender to expand into the public sector whilst providing critical social services in Dundee.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Food Train

Notice Description

Grocery Shopping Delivery Service for Adults in Dundee

Lot Information

Lot 1

Grocery Shopping Delivery Service for Adults in Dundee

Procurement Information

contract previously awarded for specialist service provision - monitored and continued on a rolling contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000809462
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538623
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,805 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20241 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alix Finlayson
Contact Email
alix.finlayson@dundeecity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382433691

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1QE
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland, TLM71 Angus and Dundee City
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE FOOD TRAIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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