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title: "WP3699 - Children School Meals (Easter)"
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# WP3699 - Children School Meals (Easter)

Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e833026-be2e-4620-b597-2e895eae7abb

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of free school meals during the Easter holiday, titled "WP3699 - Children School Meals (Easter)", was conducted by Walsall Council, based in the West Midlands, England. The procurement was classified under the industry category of food services, with a total contract value of £47,636 and initiated through a direct procurement method described as a single tender action (below threshold). The tender period concluded on 30th March 2021, with services expected to commence on 5th April 2021 and run until 16th April 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the food supply and catering sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector organisations (VCSEs). Candidates with experience in providing bulk meal services to schools or similar institutions would be especially well-suited to supply the required services, which include delivering nutritious meals to children who rely on such programs during holiday periods. Engaging in contracts of this nature can help these businesses expand their outreach and contribute to community welfare.

## Notice

Providing free school meals to families and children signed up to the program during the Easter holiday period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d23cc5-0d58-4e5c-be58-1d8d68457519 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2021 - 16 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,636 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,636 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WALSALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | WALSALL |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 1TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | St Matthew's |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | A.F.BLAKEMORE AND SON; MKG FOODS; THE MIDCOUNTIES CO-OPERATIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2021 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d23cc5-0d58-4e5c-be58-1d8d68457519

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d23cc5-0d58-4e5c-be58-1d8d68457519
  9th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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