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title: "CCS036 Transportation and Porterage of Food, Equipment and Personnel for the Derbyshire School Meals Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a64a"
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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-h6vhtk-04a64a

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council is actively seeking a supplier for the provision of transportation and porterage services related to food, equipment, and personnel for the Derbyshire School Meals Service. This procurement falls under the transport services category and is valued at £3,000,000. Located in the geographical area of Derbyshire and neighbouring counties, the initial contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and will last for three years, with an option to extend for another three years. The procurement is in the tender stage, with submissions open until 6th November 2024, 11:00 am, using an open procedure method. The Council emphasises quality and price in the award criteria with a weight of 20% and 80%, respectively.

This tender offers a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those experienced in managing logistics for public services and catering. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a solid track record in food and personnel transportation will find this contract particularly appealing. The managed service required by the Council promises consistent work for the chosen provider, enabling business growth through reliable, long-term government contracts. The recurring nature of the contract and the substantial annual spend highlight the potential for significant, sustainable business expansion.

## Notice

Transportation and Porterage of Food, Equipment and Personnel for the Derbyshire School Meals Service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A 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. The contract shall be for an initial 3-year period commencing 1st April 2025 with an option to extend for a further period of 3 years up to a maximum of 6 years.

Renewal: Contract could be extended for one extension period of 36 months. Total contract duration 36 months + 36 months (initial contract period plus extensions = total 72 months).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016052-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 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 | £3,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,000,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GV GROUP (GATE VENTURES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2025 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016052-2025
- 7 Oct 2024 at 12:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032055-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=81523367-9684-ef11-8130-005056b64545

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