Planning

School Meals - Early Engagement

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

19 Dec 2019 at 14:17

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Reading Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process with the title "School Meals - Early Engagement". This initiative aims to consult potential providers for the delivery of school meals across approximately 40 schools in Reading, starting from April 2021. The anticipated annual revenue for this contract could range between £2 million and £2.5 million. Interested parties should note that the engagement period concludes on 21 February 2020, and a supplier engagement event is scheduled for the week of 24 February 2020, to be held in Reading.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the food service and catering sectors, especially those specialised in school meal provision. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this process. The engagement initiative is designed to gather insights and proposals that can shape the tender, making it a valuable platform for businesses looking to expand their services within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School Meals - Early Engagement

Notice Description

Brighter Futures for Children wish to consult with potential providers who may be interesting in submitting a tender about options for the provision of school meals in Reading from April 2021. It is anticipated that the contract will include approximately 40 schools and generate revenue of PS2- PS2.5m per year. The Council will hold a supplier engagement event in the week of 24th February 2020 at a location in Reading. If you are interested in booking a place at the event and receiving further information about the Company's objectives and aspirations, please use the contact details below.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f5bd3a9-b224-4fb3-86e2-b4221b7ad513
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aa47f67-7deb-47f7-bb7f-c3cb94ff96ec
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15894210 - School meals

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Feb 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG30 4BZ
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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