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title: "Free School Meals Managed Service - Voucher Scheme."
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buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
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# Free School Meals Managed Service - Voucher Scheme.

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5755a774-e048-420b-970f-8694fb6f05df

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the Bristol City Council, which has issued a tender titled "Free School Meals Managed Service - Voucher Scheme." This initiative falls under the school meals industry category and is aimed at addressing urgent service needs during the Covid-19 crisis. The tender was completed following a direct award method, with a total value of £490,000. The contract period commenced on 27th March 2020 and concluded on 4th May 2020, with the tender period closing on 25th March 2020. The service was provided within the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for large-scale service providers within the school meals sector, particularly those capable of managing voucher schemes swiftly and efficiently. As Bristol City Council sought a temporary solution due to the lack of a central government scheme at the time, businesses specialising in catering and food service management could position themselves favourably. The swift execution of such services can enhance market presence and foster relationships with local authorities, potentially leading to future contracts and collaborations.

## Notice

Free School Meals Managed Service - Voucher Scheme. To provide this service during The Covid -19 crisis. There was an urgent need to set up this provision as the Central Government Scheme was not available at the time to support the School Meals requirement. This was a one-off request as the Central Government Scheme should now be in place.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3d19f12-8b42-474b-8ce0-f9ec004f3db2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2020 - 4 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £490,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £490,000 |
| 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 | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SODEXO ENGAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 15894210 - School meals
- 30199770 - Luncheon vouchers

## Release History

- 18 May 2020 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3d19f12-8b42-474b-8ce0-f9ec004f3db2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3d19f12-8b42-474b-8ce0-f9ec004f3db2
  18th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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