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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the delivery of prepared nursery meals is being spearheaded by East Lothian Council, with the project titled "Law Nursery Meals." Falling under the "General public services" category, this procurement concerns the supply of goods to the region of East Lothian, specifically Haddington, UKM73. East Lothian Council is the buying organisation, seeking to contract services for an estimated value of £20,000. The process is currently in the planning stage, with key documentation including a planned procurement notice and a future notice scheduled for release on 10th August 2026.

This procurement offers a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those with the capacity to prepare and deliver meals. Companies equipped to meet the logistical and supply requirements will find this tender ideal for gaining a foothold or expanding their operations within the public sector services for local authorities. The clear and defined scope in the nursery meals sector makes it an inviting prospect for small to medium enterprises within the catering and food supply industries to participate and potentially secure a contract with the East Lothian Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Law Nursery Meals

Notice Description

Prepared meals delivered to nursery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838276
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560821
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15894200 - Prepared meals

15894210 - School meals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Aug 20263 days to go
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
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

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