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title: "Provision of Catering Transport Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-07"
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# Provision of Catering Transport Services

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b51a5c2-b482-4393-9086-03fabbcb259b

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Oxfordshire County Council, involves the provision of catering transport services. This contract, valued at £77,084, is for the daily transportation of school food from preparation kitchens to schools across England. The procurement uses a selective method under a restricted procedure, and is classified under the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport). Key dates include the tender period ending on 1st September 2024 and the contract period running from 2nd September 2024 to 1st September 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in transport services, particularly those experienced in the logistics of food transportation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete. The contract has been awarded to Sheridan Meyers Management Services LLP, highlighting the potential for such firms to secure government contracts through similar procurement processes. The opportunity invites businesses adept in logistics and transport to provide reliable services, ensuring the timely and safe delivery of school meals.

## Notice

Contract for the daily Term time transportation of School Food from preparation kitchens to Schools.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9956ffa2-e46c-4e11-a4f5-7ac3c80bc78a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 1 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £77,084 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £77,084 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHERIDAN MEYERS MANAGEMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2024 at 11:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9956ffa2-e46c-4e11-a4f5-7ac3c80bc78a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9956ffa2-e46c-4e11-a4f5-7ac3c80bc78a
  7th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk

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