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title: "Provision of Transported School Meals 2025"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000811060"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-24"
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# Provision of Transported School Meals 2025

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000811060

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## Summary

The Highland Council, along with Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City Councils, has initiated an open procurement process titled "Provision of Transported School Meals 2025". This tender, categorised under general public services and aimed at service provision, involves transporting school meals between facilities in the Highlands and Aberdeenshire regions of Scotland. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions closing on 24 October 2025, followed by awards starting the same day. Inquiries regarding the procurement can be directed to Hamish Coull at The Highland Council. The tender duration is set for three years, with a potential one-year extension, reflecting a commitment towards long-term service provision for educational institutions lacking kitchen facilities.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics or transport services, particularly those with experience in food transport. Companies equipped with a fleet of insured and MOT-certified vehicles, alongside drivers with valid licences, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The procurement favours bids that balance quality and cost, highlighting a preference for value-driven service provision. Participation could not only enhance business profiles but also contribute to regional community initiatives, such as job creation and environmental sustainability. Bidders are encouraged to leverage their service history, as the submission requires detailing similar project experiences completed in the past three years, thus favouring established entities with a proven track record.

## Notice

The Highland Council (THC), Aberdeenshire Council (ASC) and Aberdeen City Council (ACC) are inviting tenders for Transportation of School Meals between a school with a kitchen and a school without. The Contract shall be for a 3-year period, with an option to extend by a further period of up to 12 months.

### Lot Information

The Highland Council

The Highland Council require a Contractor to undertake the Transportation of Meals from a school with a kitchen to schools and nurseries that do not have Kitchen facilities to produce their own meals. The Contractor shall be required to collect the food containers from specified pickup locations and deliver them to the drop off locations by the delivery time. As this is a collaborative procurement exercise, Tenderers will also be able to tender for Aberdeenshire & Aberdeen City Councils.

Renewal: Option to extend for a period of up to 12 months, taking the maximum total length to 48 months.

Aberdeen City Council

Aberdeen City Council require a Contractor to undertake the Transportation of Meals from a school with a kitchen to schools and nurseries that do not have Kitchen facilities to produce their own meals. The Contractor shall be required to collect the food containers from specified pickup locations and deliver them to the drop off locations by the delivery time. As this is a collaborative procurement exercise, Tenderers will also be able to tender for Aberdeenshire & The Highland Council

Renewal: Option to extend for a period of up to 12 months, taking the maximum total length to 48 months.

Aberdeenshire Council

Aberdeenshire Council require a Contractor to undertake the Transportation of Meals from a school with a kitchen to schools and nurseries that do not have Kitchen facilities to produce their own meals. The Contractor shall be required to collect the food containers from specified pickup locations and deliver them to the drop off locations by the delivery time. As this is a collaborative procurement exercise, Tenderers will also be able to tender for The Highland & Aberdeen City Councils.

Renewal: Option to extend for a period of up to 12 months, taking the maximum total length to 48 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539896 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 3 to 4 years from this notice date |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL; ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5NX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539896

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539896
  Provision of Transported School Meals 2025 - The Highland Council (THC), Aberdeenshire Council (ASC) and Aberdeen City Council (ACC) are inviting tenders for Transportation of School Meals between a school with a kitchen and a school without. The Contract shall be for a 3-year period, with an option to extend by a further period of up to 12 months.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.highland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000811060
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/

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