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title: "West Berkshire Schools Meals Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c616e4ac-8394-488a-8fe2-2031950f3069"
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buyer: "WEST BERKSHIRE"
published: "2020-02-14"
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# West Berkshire Schools Meals Service

Buyer: WEST BERKSHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c616e4ac-8394-488a-8fe2-2031950f3069

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "West Berkshire Schools Meals Service" is initiated by the West Berkshire Council, responsible for providing school lunches and additional catering services across educational premises within its jurisdiction. This open procurement, classified under "School catering services" (CPV code 55524000), is currently in the Tender stage, with the tender period closing on 18th March 2020. The contract is scheduled to start on 24th July 2020 and will run until 23rd February 2023. Potential suppliers will deliver services primarily within the postcode area RG14 5LD, with scope extending to various regions including the British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those capable of providing child-friendly meal options and complying with relevant statutory requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in school catering, food supply, or food service management would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts or those aiming to establish a foothold within the education sector should seize this chance to engage with the West Berkshire Council.

## Notice

Provision of school lunches and additional catering services at educational premises within the West Berkshire Council boundaries, in accordance with all relevant statutory requirements and good practice guidelines. Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8313266b-2a6e-475e-b273-dab7d9afde8d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2020 - 23 Feb 2023 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST BERKSHIRE |
| Locality | NEWBURY |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG14 5LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Newbury Central |
| Westminster constituency | Newbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 39222000 - Catering supplies
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55520000 - Catering services
- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2020 at 09:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8313266b-2a6e-475e-b273-dab7d9afde8d
- 12 Feb 2020 at 13:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8313266b-2a6e-475e-b273-dab7d9afde8d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8313266b-2a6e-475e-b273-dab7d9afde8d
  14th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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