Planning

School Meals - Early Engagement

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

19 Dec 2019 at 14:11

Planning

19 Dec 2019 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Reading Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "School Meals - Early Engagement." This initiative aims to explore options for providing school meals to approximately 40 schools in the Reading area, anticipated to commence in April 2021. The estimated revenue for this contract ranges from £2 million to £2.5 million per year. A supplier engagement event will be held during the week of 24th February 2020, and interested parties should note that the engagement end date is set for 22nd February 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their service offerings in the education sector. Companies that specialise in catering services or have experience in large-scale food provision are well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in the engagement event, potential providers can gain insights into the council's objectives and foster relationships that could lead to future collaborations.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e2eb5962-5344-4bd8-a87c-eee7dabfa9f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc98d0da-9c1c-4817-94da-7339f76a3cf7
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
22 Feb 2019Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jackie Marriott
Contact Email
jackie.marriott@brighterfuturesforchildren.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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