Tender

School Meals 2021 - 2024

BRIGHTER FUTURES FOR CHILDREN LIMITED

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Tender

25 Nov 2020 at 16:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "School Meals 2021 - 2024" is managed by Brighter Futures for Children Limited, an independent not-for-profit company fully owned by Reading Borough Council. The tender falls under the category of school meal services, and involves catering services across 35 schools located in Reading, England. The procurement is currently in the "Tender" stage, with a tender submission deadline set for 4 January 2021. The total contract value is £2,600,000 and the contract is expected to commence on 1 August 2021, running until 31 July 2024. This procurement follows a selective method, utilising a restricted procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering services, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector organisations (VCSEs). Competitors will benefit by engaging in a well-structured procurement that emphasises quality meal provision for children, and those with demonstrated experience in educational catering will likely find themselves well-positioned to submit competitive bids. Businesses interested in this procurement should ensure timely registration and participation through the Reading Borough Council e-tendering portal to access necessary documents and updates.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School Meals 2021 - 2024

Notice Description

School Meal provision across two lots for a total of 35 schools. Brighter Futures for Children (the Company) are an independent, not-for-profit-company established in December 2018 to deliver the best possible opportunities for the children of Reading. Our responsibility is to deliver children's social care, early help and educational services (including SEND). The Company is wholly owned by Reading Borough Council (the Council) and delivers services within the Council's boundaries. The Company are undertaking a tender process for the delivery of catering service to schools. The process will be in two parts, the Pre-qualifying Questionnaire (PPQ) and the Invitation to Tender (ITT). Organisations interested in expressing an interest in this procurement should download the procurement documents which are available on the Reading Borough Council e-tendering system which is also used by Brighter Futures for Children at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home and complete as instructed. The Portal is free of charge - to register please follow the supplier registration guidance which is available on the Portal. Contractors wishing to be considered for this tendering opportunity must complete the tender documents and return them electronically via the e-tendering portal. Please note: you must register your interest via the e-tendering portal if you intend to submit a tender. Interested parties must log onto the e-tendering portal at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc, to express an interest and download the procurement documents. All communications regarding this procurement exercise will be conducted through the portal including requests for clarifications or general enquiries. The procurement documents will be available for download up until the closing time and date for tender submissions, it is the organisation's responsibility to ensure that they download the documents in ample time to ensure that they can be completed and returned electronically, along with supporting documents, prior to the closing time and date stipulated. Before completing the tender, potential providers/suppliers should ensure that the e-mail address that has been used to register their organisation will be checked regularly as the e-tendering system will generate automatic notifications to this e-mail address when there are updates, changes or messages sent relating to the project. Potential bidders should also check that their organisation's details are correct and kept up to date. Technical questions and assistance regarding the use and operation of the Portal should be addressed to the In-Tend Help Desk - e-mail: support@in-tend.co.uk , telephone number +44 8442728810.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-786c2374-dcf3-4e75-a8b7-84ac5e16671c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15643499-00cd-4139-ae5a-c9949d456f6d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55523100 - School-meal services

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRIGHTER FUTURES FOR CHILDREN LIMITED
Contact Name
Mandie Barnes
Contact Email
amanda.barnes@brighterfuturesforchildren.org
Contact Phone
0000

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 2LU
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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