Scope
Reference
CPU25-26-65
Description
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council is seeking to appoint a suitable supplier to undertake the conveyance of school meals.
Precooked meals are to be collected daily from a centrally designated production kitchen(s) and delivered in sealed containers to the schools requiring this service.
The successful supplier will also collect all empty containers from the delivery schools and return them to the centrally designated production kitchen(s).
Total value (estimated)
- £120,000 excluding VAT
- £150,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030
- Possible extension to 31 August 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend the contract for a further period of up to 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 55521200 - Meal delivery service
Contract locations
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Participation
Conditions of participation
Provider must be local to the Neath Port Talbot Area
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
2 February 2026, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
9 February 2026, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Suppliers' Instructions 'How to Express Interest in this ITT:
1. Register your company on the etenderwales portal (this is required only once. However if your details have changed since you registered you will need to up-date them).
- Browse to the eSourcing Portal:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- Click the 'Suppliers register here' link.
- Complete the 'Organisation Details' and 'User Details' sections.
- Note the username you choose and click 'Save' when complete.
- You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure).
- Agree to the terms and conditions and click 'continue'.
2. Express an interest in the ITT.
- Login to the portal with the username / password.
- Click the ITT Open to all Suppliers' link.
- Alternatively, search for the relevant ITT (itt_115491).
- Click on the relevant ITT to access the content.
- Click the 'Express Interest' button on the right-hand side of the screen.
- This will move the ITT into your 'My ITT pages'. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only.)
- Click on the ITT code, you can now access any attachments by selecting 'Buyer Attachments'.
3. Responding to the ITT.
- You can now choose to 'Respond' or 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining).
- You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification.
- Note the 'Closing Date', and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT.
There is help available Monday - Friday (8am - 6pm) on: help@bravosolution.co.uk or by telephone on 0800 069 8634
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial | Price | 70.00% |
| Technical | Quality | 30.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRGM-1776-LMWP
Civic Centre
Port Talbot
SA13 1PJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales