---
title: "Provision of Transportation of School Meals"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b6dd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL"
published: "2021-08-03"
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# Provision of Transportation of School Meals

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b6dd

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Falkirk Council focuses on the provision of transportation services for school meals, classified under the CPV code 60000000. The tender, identified as CS/014/21, has an active status and an estimated value of £460,000, with a contract duration of 24 months starting from 1 July 2021, with the option to extend for two additional 12-month periods. The contract was initiated on 1 June 2021 and included electronic submission for bids, which had to be submitted by 1 July 2021. The service will cater to non-production schools and early years centres in the Falkirk region, specifically the UKM76 area, eligible under open procurement methods.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in logistics and delivery services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in operational efficiency, quality service delivery, and have the capability to integrate community benefits, such as training for young or inexperienced workers, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The emphasis on community engagement and a commitment to social responsibility may provide a competitive advantage for bidders focused on these aspects.

## Notice

Falkirk Council is leading a procurement on its own account to secure a provider of Transportation of School Meals, to enable the organisation to meet their duties and responsibilities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Falkirk Council has a requirement to engage with suitably qualified suppliers as part of an agreement for the Transportation of School Meals from its School Kitchen production units to non-production schools and nurseries/early years centres.

Renewal: The initial contract duration is 24 months with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018533-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £460,000 |
| Lots value | £460,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £440,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FALKIRK COUNCIL |
| Locality | FALKIRK |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK1 5RS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Falkirk South |
| Westminster constituency | Falkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXPRESS TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2021 at 08:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018533-2021
- 1 Jun 2021 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012139-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Default.aspx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00184

## Provenance

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