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title: "School Meals - Early Engagement"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# School Meals - Early Engagement

Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f5bd3a9-b224-4fb3-86e2-b4221b7ad513

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## Summary

The Reading Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process with the title "School Meals - Early Engagement". This initiative aims to consult potential providers for the delivery of school meals across approximately 40 schools in Reading, starting from April 2021. The anticipated annual revenue for this contract could range between £2 million and £2.5 million. Interested parties should note that the engagement period concludes on 21 February 2020, and a supplier engagement event is scheduled for the week of 24 February 2020, to be held in Reading.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the food service and catering sectors, especially those specialised in school meal provision. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this process. The engagement initiative is designed to gather insights and proposals that can shape the tender, making it a valuable platform for businesses looking to expand their services within the public sector.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aa47f67-7deb-47f7-bb7f-c3cb94ff96ec |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 Feb 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG30 4BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Tilehurst |
| Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15894210 - School meals

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2019 at 14:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aa47f67-7deb-47f7-bb7f-c3cb94ff96ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aa47f67-7deb-47f7-bb7f-c3cb94ff96ec
  19th December 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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