--- title: "Food Concepts Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b6f5cec7-ee3a-4e93-9da1-28e65c37aef2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b6f5cec7-ee3a-4e93-9da1-28e65c37aef2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6f5cec7-ee3a-4e93-9da1-28e65c37aef2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6f5cec7-ee3a-4e93-9da1-28e65c37aef2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL" published: "2020-01-24" --- # Food Concepts Framework Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6f5cec7-ee3a-4e93-9da1-28e65c37aef2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b6f5cec7-ee3a-4e93-9da1-28e65c37aef2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6f5cec7-ee3a-4e93-9da1-28e65c37aef2.json) ## Summary The Newcastle City Council is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "Food Concepts Framework." This initiative is aimed at sourcing suppliers for their School Meals Service, which caters to 76 educational institutions across Newcastle, including Primary, Secondary, Nurseries, and Special Schools. The procurement will encompass products related to Wrap Meals, Street Food, and Innovation. A supplier engagement event is scheduled for the week of 10th February at the Condercum Road Depot, NE1 8QH, with the engagement end date set for 14th February 2020. Potential suppliers are encouraged to participate and discuss their offerings in a limited number of one-on-one sessions with the Council’s representatives. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses operating in the food and hospitality sector, particularly those specialising in school meal provisions and innovative food concepts. Companies that can provide wrap meals, street food options, or showcase innovative solutions aimed at enhancing school meal services will find this tender especially relevant. With an increasing demand for diverse food options in educational environments and Newcastle City Council's ambition for further growth in this sector, businesses have a unique chance to align their offerings with the Council's needs and secure long-term contracts. ## Notice Supplier Engagement Event - Food Concept Framework Newcastle City Council would like to invite suitable providers to attend a supplier engagement event taking place the week of the 10th February at the Condercum Road Depot, Conhope Lane, NE1 8QH . The Council intend to hold a limited number of 1-2-1 sessions lasting 2 hours. Suppliers are requested to provide samples of their products and discuss their product roadmap going forward. A more detailed agenda will follow. Sessions will be given on a first come first serve basis to providers who are able to fulfil the requirement as outlined below. Please contact Aaron Rush (Lead Specialist Resources- Commissioning & Procurement) on aaron.rush@newcastle.gov.uk to reserve your place. Please note this is a supplier engagement event only and does not formally signify the beginning of a procurement process and does not constitute commitment to undertake a procurement exercise. The event is free but no expenses will be paid by the Council for your attendance. Food Framework Requirements Newcastle City Council currently deliver a School Meals Service to 76 schools in Newcastle including Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, Nurseries and Special Schools. The School Meals Service require suppliers to supply the Councils Food Framework requirements. Currently the Council has contracts in place for Wrap Meals and Street Food which expire in August 2020. Initial scoping of the Councils requirement suggests the Council will have 3 x lots covering: 1- Wrap Meals 2- Street Food Concept 3- Innovation The Council are experiencing significant growth in the demand for products covered within the scope of the Framework. The Council have ambitious plans to see further growth in this area. It is vital that the Council have the flexibility to react to changing market trends and can work collaboratively and innovatively with suppliers to enhance its service provision. The Council would welcome suppliers to discuss their products, commercial & market optimisation strategies, and how the Council benefit from their service. A more comprehensive agenda will be shared upon confirmation of timeslot booking. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e297271c-c22e-4e3b-82e9-27d44753bfaf | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 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 | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE1 8QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Monument | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ## Release History - 24 Jan 2020 at 15:04 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e297271c-c22e-4e3b-82e9-27d44753bfaf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e297271c-c22e-4e3b-82e9-27d44753bfaf 24th January 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c9614ce7-6d12-4b04-a32e-69dbd2987757 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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