---
title: "Free School Meal Provision Extension - Food Vouchers"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000633259"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000633259.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2020-10-13"
---

# Free School Meal Provision Extension - Food Vouchers

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000633259

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the provision of free school meal vouchers by North Ayrshire Council, a regional authority based in Irvine, UK. The tender, titled "Free School Meal Provision Extension – Food Vouchers," is classified under the goods category and was completed with a contract value of £172,860. The procurement method employed for this contract was limited, allowing for an award without prior publication of a call for competition, based on the rationale that only a specific economic operator, in this case, Sodexo, could provide the required services. The contract was signed on 30 September 2020 and pertains to the delivery of services in the North Ayrshire Region.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses looking to expand their operations in the public sector, particularly in the provision of food services or related goods. Firms specialising in catering, food distribution, or educational service provisions are well-situated to compete in similar tenders, especially those that can demonstrate capability in delivering specialised services without broad competition. Engaging with local councils can also facilitate partnerships that enhance service delivery in the education sector, thus supporting business growth and community service enhancement.

## Notice

Free School Meal Provision Extension - Food Vouchers to cover October and Xmas Break

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Free School Meal Provision Extension - Food Vouchers to cover October and Xmas Break

### Procurement Information

The supply can be provided only by a particular economic operator

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397226 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £172,860 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Irvine South |
| Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SODEXO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15897300 - Food parcels

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397226

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397226
  Free School Meal Provision Extension - Food Vouchers - Free School Meal Provision Extension - Food Vouchers to cover October and Xmas Break

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000633259
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

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