--- title: "GCC006633CPU - Provision of Courier Services for the Delivery of Prepared Meals and Related Sundry Products" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000834161" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834161" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000834161.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000834161.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-11" --- # GCC006633CPU - Provision of Courier Services for the Delivery of Prepared Meals and Related Sundry Products Buyer: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000834161 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834161) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000834161.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being managed by Glasgow City Council, a central purchasing body, which is planning the tender titled "GCC006633CPU - Provision of Courier Services for the Delivery of Prepared Meals and Related Sundry Products". The industry category for this procurement falls under "General public services", specifically focusing on courier services based on the CPV classifications, including courier and transport services (e.g., 64120000, 60000000). The procurement is at the planning stage as of 11 June 2026, with key market research completion requested by 18 June 2026. The services are needed across various locations in Glasgow City, under the region UKM82, with future notices expected on 21 July 2026. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses proficient in delivering secure, reliable, and cost-effective courier services with environmental considerations. Companies with a robust fleet capable of handling ready-made meals delivery within an urban setting, adhering to high standards, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance business visibility and establish long-term partnerships with a reputable local authority. The procurement process involves gathering market interest and refining service requirements, potentially favouring experienced logistic operators who can uphold the intended service quality and efficiency. ## Notice The council requires the Bidders to submit bids for the Provision of Courier Services for Prepared Food and Related Sundry Products for the purpose of delivering hot ready-made meals prepared by council staff and sundry products from a variety of pick-up locations to drop off locations throughout Glasgow. Services will be required across Glasgow City. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The council requires the Bidders to submit bids for the Provision of Courier Services for Prepared Food and Related Sundry Products for the purpose of delivering hot ready-made meals prepared by council staff and sundry products from a variety of pick-up locations to drop off locations throughout Glasgow. Services will be required across Glasgow City. The main objective for this procurement exercise is that the council requires the support of suitable contractors to deliver a robust and reliable courier service aligned to the council's objectives and maintaining the high standards required at all times. The Contractor(s) will be required to operate a high quality, safe, green, reliable, efficient and cost-effective service and have sufficient fleet size, type and capacity to meet the service requirements on behalf of the Council. The Council requires the Contractor(s) to deliver and uplift food containers from various Production Kitchens and deliver to various drop-off locations within the Glasgow catchment area. The Contractor(s) shall ensure food containers are delivered securely, intact and on time from Production Kitchens to drop-off locations as per the pricing schedule and returned to Production Kitchens.. PLEASE NOTE: SUPPLIERS ARE REQUESTED TO COMPLETE THIS MARKET RESEARCH ELEMENT BY 5PM ON THURSDAY 18/6/26. Survey Monkey Q and A: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Z6F0HQ/ Please note: Appendix 1 and 2 is attached for information to complete the survey monkey. This Prior Information Notice is primarily being used to determine interest in this potential opportunity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557842 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 1DU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East | | Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## 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 - 11 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557842 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN557842&idx=2 11th June 2026 - Appendix 2 - Runs Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN557842&idx=1 11th June 2026 - Appendix 1 - Scope of Requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557842 GCC006633CPU - Provision of Courier Services for the Delivery of Prepared Meals and Related Sundry Products - The council requires the Bidders to submit bids for the Provision of Courier Services for Prepared Food and Related Sundry Products for the purpose of delivering hot ready-made meals prepared by council staff and sundry products from a variety of pick-up locations to drop off locations throughout Glasgow. Services will be required across Glasgow City. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.glasgow.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834161 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=834161 - https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Z6F0HQ/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834161. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000834161.json.