Planning

Provision of School Meal Concepts Solution(s)

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

24 Apr 2026 at 07:37

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process is initiated by Derbyshire County Council, aiming to contract for the provision of innovative school meal concepts. The project falls under the goods category, specifically within the food, beverages, tobacco, and related products industry. It is targeted at educational settings in the UK, with a focus on the UKF1 region. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, with communication regarding future notice dates expected by 30th April 2026. The planned value of the contract amounts to £11.7 million gross, offering significant opportunities over the anticipated contract period from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2033.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in educational meal solutions. It seeks firms capable of delivering nutritious, appealing, and cost-effective meals. Ideal candidates would likely be those with experience in food services and products tailored for educational institutions. As the procurement process progresses, businesses with innovative solutions in meal concepts could competitively position themselves to meet Derbyshire County Council's needs, helping to expand their portfolio and regional presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of School Meal Concepts Solution(s)

Notice Description

Provision of innovative school meal concept solutions to support the delivery of nutritious, appealing, and cost-effective meals within educational settings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037343-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£9,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 20265 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Further Information

Notice Documents

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