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title: "The Supply and Provision of School Meals"
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# The Supply and Provision of School Meals

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5745a29-7390-4b72-b4ab-c967067f4b53

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council is currently inviting tenders for "The Supply and Provision of School Meals", classified under the CPV code for school catering services. This procurement process is in the active tender stage, following an open procedure, with quotations required for a service that will run for two years, starting from 20th August 2018, and may be extended for up to a maximum of four years. The tender period ends on 21st June 2018, and the service is primarily sought to cater to schools within the Lincoln area, specifically at various delivery addresses located in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for companies specialising in catering services, particularly those with experience in supporting school meal programmes. Businesses that can effectively manage catering contracts while liaising with school management will be well-suited to compete. The total contract value is estimated at £400,000, making it a significant prospect for larger catering firms as well as potential new entrants looking to establish a foothold in the school meal market.

## Notice

Using the procurement process for Social and other Specific Services (Light Touch Regime) - Quotations are invited in respect of the provision of school meals (term time only). The successful bidder will be responsible for providing the service liaising closely with the Schools business Manager and will be required to occupy under lease the schools kitchen facilities. The contract will be for a period of two (2) years with an option to extend by a further two (2) periods of one (1) year up to a maximum contract period of four (4) years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/232dfdc9-df09-466d-acbb-4aad38f9de45 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Aug 2018 - 19 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| 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 | LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN1 1YL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Carholme |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 18 May 2018 at 14:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/232dfdc9-df09-466d-acbb-4aad38f9de45

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/232dfdc9-df09-466d-acbb-4aad38f9de45
  18th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a6d26c22-a25a-e811-80eb-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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