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title: "Transportation of Food Containers"
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# Transportation of Food Containers

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0396de

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed a procurement process for 'Transportation of Food Containers' under a framework agreement. This contract falls under the services main procurement category and aims to transport food containers to schools, nurseries, and lunch clubs within the Edinburgh catchment area. The Council has established four lots for different localities and awarded the contract to Sheridan Myers Management Services LLP. This tender opportunity involved active participation from business entities bidding for the transportation service.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially in catering and transportation services, to compete for contracts that support the Council's goal of ensuring hot meals for entitled children. The procurement process has specific requirements related to quality and pricing criteria, with a focus on sustainability and community benefits. Interested businesses must ensure compliance with the submission terms and selection criteria to participate effectively and contribute towards the City's economic, social, and environmental objectives.

## Notice

Framework Agreement for the Transport of Food Containers to schools, nurseries and lunch clubs within the Edinburgh catchment area.

### Lot Information

North East Locality

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) has a statutory duty to provide a hot meal to those children entitled to a free meal. The service is administered by the Council's Facilities Management Catering Services (FMCS). The Council intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the purpose of transportation of food containers within the Edinburgh catchment area. The successful tenderer(s) will be required to collect containers from a finishing kitchen and deliver them to schools, nurseries and lunch clubs within the locality boundary.

Renewal: The City of Edinburgh Council reserves the option to extend for up to a further twelve month period.

South East Locality

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) has a statutory duty to provide a hot meal to those children entitled to a free meal. The service is administered by the Council's Facilities Management Catering Services (FMCS). The Council intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the purpose of transportation of food containers within the Edinburgh catchment area. The successful tenderer(s) will be required to collect containers from a finishing kitchen and deliver them to schools, nurseries and lunch clubs within the locality boundary.

Renewal: The City of Edinburgh Council reserves the option to extend for up to a further twelve month period.

South West Locality

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) has a statutory duty to provide a hot meal to those children entitled to a free meal. The service is administered by the Council's Facilities Management Catering Services (FMCS). The Council intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the purpose of transportation of food containers within the Edinburgh catchment area. The successful tenderer(s) will be required to collect containers from a finishing kitchen and deliver them to schools, nurseries and lunch clubs within the locality boundary.

Renewal: The City of Edinburgh Council reserves the option to extend for up to a further twelve month period.

North West Locality

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) has a statutory duty to provide a hot meal to those children entitled to a free meal. The service is administered by the Council's Facilities Management Catering Services (FMCS). The Council intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the purpose of transportation of food containers within the Edinburgh catchment area. The successful tenderer(s) will be required to collect containers from a finishing kitchen and deliver them to schools, nurseries and lunch clubs within the locality boundary.

Renewal: The City of Edinburgh Council reserves the option to extend for up to a further twelve month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020864-2023 |
| 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 | 20 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 1 April 2026 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,875,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,535,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 15894210 - School meals
- 34130000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of goods
- 55320000 - Meal-serving services
- 55520000 - Catering services
- 55521100 - Meals-on-wheels services
- 55521200 - Meal delivery service
- 55522000 - Catering services for transport enterprises
- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions
- 55524000 - School catering services
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2023 at 07:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020864-2023
- 12 Jan 2023 at 12:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000951-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000717747
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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