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Provision of Transported School Meals 2025

The Highland Council

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24 Sep 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council, along with Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City Councils, has initiated an open procurement process titled "Provision of Transported School Meals 2025". This tender, categorised under general public services and aimed at service provision, involves transporting school meals between facilities in the Highlands and Aberdeenshire regions of Scotland. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions closing on 24 October 2025, followed by awards starting the same day. Inquiries regarding the procurement can be directed to Hamish Coull at The Highland Council. The tender duration is set for three years, with a potential one-year extension, reflecting a commitment towards long-term service provision for educational institutions lacking kitchen facilities.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics or transport services, particularly those with experience in food transport. Companies equipped with a fleet of insured and MOT-certified vehicles, alongside drivers with valid licences, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The procurement favours bids that balance quality and cost, highlighting a preference for value-driven service provision. Participation could not only enhance business profiles but also contribute to regional community initiatives, such as job creation and environmental sustainability. Bidders are encouraged to leverage their service history, as the submission requires detailing similar project experiences completed in the past three years, thus favouring established entities with a proven track record.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Transported School Meals 2025

Notice Description

The Highland Council (THC), Aberdeenshire Council (ASC) and Aberdeen City Council (ACC) are inviting tenders for Transportation of School Meals between a school with a kitchen and a school without. The Contract shall be for a 3-year period, with an option to extend by a further period of up to 12 months.

Lot Information

The Highland Council

The Highland Council require a Contractor to undertake the Transportation of Meals from a school with a kitchen to schools and nurseries that do not have Kitchen facilities to produce their own meals. The Contractor shall be required to collect the food containers from specified pickup locations and deliver them to the drop off locations by the delivery time. As this is a collaborative procurement exercise, Tenderers will also be able to tender for Aberdeenshire & Aberdeen City Councils.

Renewal: Option to extend for a period of up to 12 months, taking the maximum total length to 48 months.

Aberdeen City Council

Aberdeen City Council require a Contractor to undertake the Transportation of Meals from a school with a kitchen to schools and nurseries that do not have Kitchen facilities to produce their own meals. The Contractor shall be required to collect the food containers from specified pickup locations and deliver them to the drop off locations by the delivery time. As this is a collaborative procurement exercise, Tenderers will also be able to tender for Aberdeenshire & The Highland Council

Renewal: Option to extend for a period of up to 12 months, taking the maximum total length to 48 months.

Aberdeenshire Council

Aberdeenshire Council require a Contractor to undertake the Transportation of Meals from a school with a kitchen to schools and nurseries that do not have Kitchen facilities to produce their own meals. The Contractor shall be required to collect the food containers from specified pickup locations and deliver them to the drop off locations by the delivery time. As this is a collaborative procurement exercise, Tenderers will also be able to tender for The Highland & Aberdeen City Councils.

Renewal: Option to extend for a period of up to 12 months, taking the maximum total length to 48 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000811060
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539896
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
3 to 4 years from this notice date

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Highland Council
Additional Buyers

Aberdeen City Council

Aberdeenshire Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539896
    Provision of Transported School Meals 2025 - The Highland Council (THC), Aberdeenshire Council (ASC) and Aberdeen City Council (ACC) are inviting tenders for Transportation of School Meals between a school with a kitchen and a school without. The Contract shall be for a 3-year period, with an option to extend by a further period of up to 12 months.

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