Planning

ENCOURAGING BEST PRACTICE IN THE FOOD PROCUREMENT SUPPLY CHAINS OF EDUCATION

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Planning

12 Apr 2024 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is planning a tender titled "ENCOURAGING BEST PRACTICE IN THE FOOD PROCUREMENT SUPPLY CHAINS OF EDUCATION" in the services category. The procurement aims to support best practices in food procurement across education settings in England, with a budget of £5m. The tender focuses on encouraging sourcing from diverse suppliers, reducing food waste in schools, and enhancing transparency in food supply chains. The procurement is at the planning stage, with an estimated future notice date of 12th April 2024.

This tender by the Defra Network eTendering Portal presents opportunities for businesses in the research and development consultancy sector interested in the education industry. Companies that focus on environmental sustainability, local sourcing, and innovative food production methods would be well-suited to compete. The tender emphasises collaboration with SMEs, promoting local economies, and involving pupils in food-related activities. Businesses aiming to contribute to improving food procurement practices in education settings and reducing food waste would find this tender a strategic growth opportunity.

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Notice Title

ENCOURAGING BEST PRACTICE IN THE FOOD PROCUREMENT SUPPLY CHAINS OF EDUCATION

Notice Description

We are scoping out the potential for delivery against the following set of objectives within the 24/25 financial year across education settings in England. The approximate budget would be PS5m.<br/>* Encouraging best practice in education sector food procurement<br/>* Support education settings in beginning their journey to meeting the Government Buying Standards for Food and Catering Services without mandating them in education settings<br/>* Encourage sourcing of food in education settings which is produced to higher environmental production and animal welfare standards<br/>* Encouraging sourcing of food in education settings from a more diverse range of suppliers, particularly from SMEs, to better support local economies, increase resilience, and encourage food producers to innovate<br/>* Encourage food procurement practices in education settings that can involve pupils in a way that supports their health, education and relationship with food and farming (e.g. educational visits to farms)<br/>* Improve understanding in educations settings of the challenges related to food production and why supporting local food producers is important<br/>* Encourage greater use of local and seasonal produce in education sector procurement practices in support of farmers<br/>* Reducing food waste in schools<br/>* Increase transparency of food supply chains in schools to drive continuous improvement and build our understanding of what is bought, served, sold and wasted

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are scoping out the potential for delivery against the following set of objectives within the 24/25 financial year across education settings in England. The approximate budget would be PS5m.
* Encouraging best practice in education sector food procurement
* Support education settings in beginning their journey to meeting the Government Buying Standards for Food and Catering Services without mandating them in education settings
* Encourage sourcing of food in education settings which is produced to higher environmental production and animal welfare standards
* Encouraging sourcing of food in education settings from a more diverse range of suppliers, particularly from SMEs, to better support local economies, increase resilience, and encourage food producers to innovate
* Encourage food procurement practices in education settings that can involve pupils in a way that supports their health, education and relationship with food and farming (e.g. educational visits to farms)
* Improve understanding in educations settings of the challenges related to food production and why supporting local food producers is important
* Encourage greater use of local and seasonal produce in education sector procurement practices in support of farmers
* Reducing food waste in schools
* Increase transparency of food supply chains in schools to drive continuous improvement and build our understanding of what is bought, served, sold and wasted. Additional information: Please register interest by emailing Samantha Lee at samantha.lee1@defra.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0451df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012002-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Apr 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Samantha Lee
Contact Email
samantha.lee1@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

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