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title: "Transportation of Food Containers"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000691929"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2023-07-20"
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# Transportation of Food Containers

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000691929

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a contract for the transportation of food containers under the title "Transportation of Food Containers." The framework agreement is aimed at transporting food containers to schools, nurseries, and lunch clubs within the Edinburgh catchment area. The successful tenderer, Sheridan Myers Management Services LLP, has been tasked with this service. The contract is valued at £1,785,000 and was signed on 20th June 2023. The procurement process was carried out through an open procedure, and the contracting stage has been completed.

This tender for the transportation of food containers offers business growth opportunities for companies involved in transportation services, particularly those with experience in delivering food-related services within the education sector. Businesses capable of operating in Edinburgh and meeting the specified quality and pricing criteria would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The tender process presents a chance for companies to engage with The City of Edinburgh Council and potentially secure a long-term contract for providing this essential service in the region.

## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484130 |
| 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | 27 Jun 2022 |
| Award date | 20 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 | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484130
- 12 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468453
- 3 May 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY447309

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY447309&idx=1
  3rd May 2022 - PIN Briefing Note
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY447309&idx=2
  3rd May 2022 - PIN Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY447309&idx=3
  3rd May 2022 - Draft Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY447309&idx=4
  3rd May 2022 - Transport Runs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY447309
  Transportation of Food Containers - The City of Edinburgh Council is looking to gauge interest within the market in regard to proposed Transportation of Food Containers to other schools, nurseries, and lunch clubs within the Edinburgh catchment area. The purpose of this PIN is for Prior Information and market engagement purposes only and the Council may choose to competitively tender this opportunity at a later date.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468453
  Transportation of Food Containers - Framework Agreement for the Transport of Food Containers to schools, nurseries and lunch clubs within the Edinburgh catchment area.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484130
  Transportation of Food Containers - Framework Agreement for the Transport of Food Containers to schools, nurseries and lunch clubs within the Edinburgh catchment area.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000691929
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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