--- title: "Provision of Transportation of School Meals" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000655737" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000655737" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000655737.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000655737.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL" published: "2021-08-03" --- # Provision of Transportation of School Meals Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000655737 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000655737) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000655737.json) ## Summary Falkirk Council is currently managing a procurement process under the title "Provision of Transportation of School Meals." This tender falls within the services category and is located in Falkirk (UKM76). The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period that concluded on 1st July 2021. The award was made on 2nd August 2021, and the total contract value is £440,000. The contract is intended to secure a provider for transporting school meals from production units to various educational establishments. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transportation and logistics sector, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts or with expertise in food transportation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement especially accessible, as the council seeks qualified suppliers for a service that requires competence in delivering quality while adhering to strict guidelines. Additionally, businesses capable of fostering community benefits by providing training and employment opportunities will align well with Falkirk Council's objectives. ## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG422937 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 2 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 | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG422937 - 1 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN416876 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN416876&idx=1 1st June 2021 - 01 CS-014-21 ITT - Transportation of School Meals - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN416876&idx=2 1st June 2021 - 02 CS-014-21 Annex 8 - Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN416876&idx=3 1st June 2021 - 03 CS-014-21 Annex 9 - SPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN416876&idx=4 1st June 2021 - 04 CS-014-21 Annex 10 - Quality Method Statements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN416876&idx=5 1st June 2021 - 05 CS-014-21 Annex 11 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN416876&idx=6 1st June 2021 - 07 CS-014-21 Annex 12 - Contractual Documentation - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN416876&idx=7 1st June 2021 - 06 CS-014-21 - TUPE Clause - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN416876 Provision of Transportation of School Meals - 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. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG422937 Provision of Transportation of School Meals - 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. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.falkirk.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000655737 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Default.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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