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title: "Transportation and Porterage of Food, Equipment and Personnel for the Derbyshire School Meals Service - Soft Market Testing"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-07-22"
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# Transportation and Porterage of Food, Equipment and Personnel for the Derbyshire School Meals Service - Soft Market Testing

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c60a5514-f935-4e04-b894-eee4cf37bef1

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council is planning a procurement for the "Transportation and Porterage of Food, Equipment and Personnel for the Derbyshire School Meals Service." This procurement falls under the school-meal services industry category and covers approximately 80 schools within Derbyshire and neighbouring counties. The process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 12th September 2024. Key contact for this project is Toby Ashton from Derbyshire County Council, located at County Hall, Matlock, DE4 3AG.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those capable of offering a fully managed transportation and porterage service. Suppliers that can ensure efficient and reliable transportation of food, equipment, and personnel will find this procurement highly beneficial for business growth. The opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), fostering competitive participation in the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Derbyshire County Council Catering Service is seeking a supplier who can offer a fully managed service for the provision of Transportation and porterage of food, equipment and personnel for the Derbyshire School Meals Service. This transportation/porterage is between approximately 80 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/13414dee-5711-46a5-ab36-e6c827bc68d5 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55523100 - School-meal services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2024 at 12:58 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13414dee-5711-46a5-ab36-e6c827bc68d5
- 12 Jun 2024 at 14:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d04c2f63-efb8-4a53-84a3-1e5712300f8d
- 12 Jun 2024 at 14:26 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e650076-4b89-4764-88cb-b1bd19cdb154

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13414dee-5711-46a5-ab36-e6c827bc68d5
  22nd July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d04c2f63-efb8-4a53-84a3-1e5712300f8d
  12th June 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e650076-4b89-4764-88cb-b1bd19cdb154
  12th June 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=266343af-c628-ef11-812c-005056b64545
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