Planning

Food Concepts Framework

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

24 Jan 2020 at 15:04

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle City Council is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "Food Concepts Framework." This initiative is aimed at sourcing suppliers for their School Meals Service, which caters to 76 educational institutions across Newcastle, including Primary, Secondary, Nurseries, and Special Schools. The procurement will encompass products related to Wrap Meals, Street Food, and Innovation. A supplier engagement event is scheduled for the week of 10th February at the Condercum Road Depot, NE1 8QH, with the engagement end date set for 14th February 2020. Potential suppliers are encouraged to participate and discuss their offerings in a limited number of one-on-one sessions with the Council’s representatives.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses operating in the food and hospitality sector, particularly those specialising in school meal provisions and innovative food concepts. Companies that can provide wrap meals, street food options, or showcase innovative solutions aimed at enhancing school meal services will find this tender especially relevant. With an increasing demand for diverse food options in educational environments and Newcastle City Council's ambition for further growth in this sector, businesses have a unique chance to align their offerings with the Council's needs and secure long-term contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Food Concepts Framework

Notice Description

Supplier Engagement Event - Food Concept Framework Newcastle City Council would like to invite suitable providers to attend a supplier engagement event taking place the week of the 10th February at the Condercum Road Depot, Conhope Lane, NE1 8QH . The Council intend to hold a limited number of 1-2-1 sessions lasting 2 hours. Suppliers are requested to provide samples of their products and discuss their product roadmap going forward. A more detailed agenda will follow. Sessions will be given on a first come first serve basis to providers who are able to fulfil the requirement as outlined below. Please contact Aaron Rush (Lead Specialist Resources- Commissioning & Procurement) on aaron.rush@newcastle.gov.uk to reserve your place. Please note this is a supplier engagement event only and does not formally signify the beginning of a procurement process and does not constitute commitment to undertake a procurement exercise. The event is free but no expenses will be paid by the Council for your attendance. Food Framework Requirements Newcastle City Council currently deliver a School Meals Service to 76 schools in Newcastle including Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, Nurseries and Special Schools. The School Meals Service require suppliers to supply the Councils Food Framework requirements. Currently the Council has contracts in place for Wrap Meals and Street Food which expire in August 2020. Initial scoping of the Councils requirement suggests the Council will have 3 x lots covering: 1- Wrap Meals 2- Street Food Concept 3- Innovation The Council are experiencing significant growth in the demand for products covered within the scope of the Framework. The Council have ambitious plans to see further growth in this area. It is vital that the Council have the flexibility to react to changing market trends and can work collaboratively and innovatively with suppliers to enhance its service provision. The Council would welcome suppliers to discuss their products, commercial & market optimisation strategies, and how the Council benefit from their service. A more comprehensive agenda will be shared upon confirmation of timeslot booking.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e297271c-c22e-4e3b-82e9-27d44753bfaf
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 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
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Aaron Rush
Contact Email
aaron.rush@newcastle.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0191 211 5871

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

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