Courier Services for Meal Delivery - 4-Year Framework Agreement

The council is seeking qualified courier service providers to establish a 4-year framework agreement for the delivery of prepared meals and related products. This service involves transporting food from production sites to various delivery locations across the council area. The requirement has arisen because several delivery locations lack adequate on-site cooking facilities to prepare the volume of meals needed locally. This service was previously managed in-house by the Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability (NRS) department, but due to reduced departmental capacity, the council now seeks external providers to ensure reliable and consistent meal delivery. Suppliers should be prepared to handle temperature-controlled food transport, maintain hygiene standards, and meet regular delivery schedules.