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title: "Invitation to Quote for the Transportation of School Meals 2021"
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# Invitation to Quote for the Transportation of School Meals 2021

Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ee8a87c-09cf-47ad-9c81-49f8c2f06c10

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## Summary

The Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently conducting an open tender for the "Invitation to Quote for the Transportation of School Meals 2021." This procurement process falls under the services category within the road transport services industry, located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender was published on 12th July 2021, with a submission deadline set for 28th July 2021 at 12:00 PM. The contract, expected to commence on 1st September 2021, is scheduled to last until 31st August 2024.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in logistics and catering. Businesses able to deliver efficient transportation solutions for school meals are particularly encouraged to apply, as the contract involves transporting meals from production kitchens to schools without their own facilities. This procurement not only supports community needs but also offers a chance for growth in the competitive public sector market.

## Notice

This contract allows those Schools that do not have a production Kitchen to have meals produced in neighbouring School kitchen and transported to them. Additional information: This exercise is being conducted in electronic format. Documents will be published to the Dudley MBC Portal If you wish to take part please, register with Dudley MBC e-tendering website (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/Tenders/Current ) and select the Register/Sign In button which is located on the left hand side of the Homepage. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a976f5f-6404-4d78-976a-7587a6b7ed12 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY1 1HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | St. James's |
| Westminster constituency | Dudley |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2021 at 09:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a976f5f-6404-4d78-976a-7587a6b7ed12

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a976f5f-6404-4d78-976a-7587a6b7ed12
  12th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dudley.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/Tenders/Current

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