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Free School Meals Contingency Scheme

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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11 Jan 2022 at 15:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the "Free School Meals Contingency Scheme" as part of a selective procurement process. This contract, aimed at providing Free School Meal Vouchers during school closures due to Covid-19, has a contract period from 17 December 2021 to 16 December 2022. The tender was officially completed with the award announced on 11 January 2022. The procurement relates to the Restaurant and food-serving services category and can reach delivery addresses across various regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the food services industry, particularly for those that can provide efficient and reliable meal voucher solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, given its focus on inclusive procurement. Participating in such government contracts can contribute to business growth by enhancing visibility and establishing partnerships that cater to educational institutions during critical times.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Free School Meals Contingency Scheme

Notice Description

The Department for Education has awarded a call off contract for the provision of Free School Meal Vouchers as a contingency arrangement in the event of school closures as a result of Covid-19.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0495f63f-cd28-4f48-bd49-b6182171ca1a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28b190ab-fdc1-404e-830b-da13cb4fb013
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2021 - 16 Dec 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WONDE

Further Information

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