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title: "CCS036 Transportation and Porterage of Food, Equipment and Personnel for the Derbyshire School Meals Service"
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# CCS036 Transportation and Porterage of Food, Equipment and Personnel for the Derbyshire School Meals Service

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be54d1b3-4beb-455f-a5a6-a5dd2ce88d0d

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council has awarded the contract for CCS036 Transportation and Porterage of Food, Equipment and Personnel for the Derbyshire School Meals Service to Gate Ventures Facilities Services. This procurement falls under the transport services category, specifically excluding waste transport, and is valued at £3,000,000. The contract will serve schools within Derbyshire and neighbouring counties in England. The award decision was made on 4 February 2025, and the contract starts on 1 April 2025 and ends on 31 March 2028. The procurement method used was an open procedure, reflecting transparency and broad competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses offering transportation and porterage services, particularly those experienced in managing operations across educational institutions. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, indicating that smaller enterprises and social value organisations can compete effectively. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to expand their market reach and establish long-term relationships with public sector entities, fostering growth and enhancing service portfolios.

## Notice

Derbyshire County Council (The Council) Children's Services Catering Service is seeking a supplier who can offer a fully managed service for the provision of Transportation of School Meals and where required, Catering Service operational staff, from schools located within the geographical area of Derbyshire and neighbouring counties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1792eed9-de81-4950-bc9c-3c187434154d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| 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 | GATE VENTURES FACILITIES SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2025 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1792eed9-de81-4950-bc9c-3c187434154d
- 7 Oct 2024 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/034248fa-caa2-4d6f-9401-b219698de677

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1792eed9-de81-4950-bc9c-3c187434154d
  17th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/034248fa-caa2-4d6f-9401-b219698de677
  7th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=81523367-9684-ef11-8130-005056b64545
  Where to apply

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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