---
title: "Food Train"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000809462"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000809462.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-05"
---

# Food Train

Buyer: DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000809462

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## Summary

Dundee City Council has initiated a contracting process titled "Food Train" under the industry category of Social Care. The contract, valued at £81,805, involves a grocery shopping delivery service for adults in the region of Dundee, UKM71. Initiated through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a competition call, the service continuity is ensured by monitoring and extending on a rolling basis. The procurement process has reached the award stage and was signed on 1st April 2024, with The Food Train selected as the supplier. Key classifications include CPV code 85311300 for the services provided.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in specialised service provision, particularly those in the grocery delivery sector, to enhance their portfolio within the public sector. Large-scale suppliers like The Food Train, preferably with experience in delivering specialised services under social care frameworks, are well-suited to compete and benefit from such contracts. The existing demand and structured procurement process imply potential for future partnerships and long-term growth opportunities in collaborative service delivery with local councils. Businesses can leverage this tender to expand into the public sector whilst providing critical social services in Dundee.

## Notice

Grocery Shopping Delivery Service for Adults in Dundee

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Grocery Shopping Delivery Service for Adults in Dundee

### Procurement Information

contract previously awarded for specialist service provision - monitored and continued on a rolling contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538623 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £81,805 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | Maryfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland, TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE FOOD TRAIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538623

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538623
  Food Train - Grocery Shopping Delivery Service for Adults in Dundee

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000809462
- https://thefoodtrain.co.uk

## Provenance

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