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title: "Procurement of school meals service"
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buyer: "PARSONS DOWN PARTNERSHIP OF SCHOOLS"
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# Procurement of school meals service

Buyer: PARSONS DOWN PARTNERSHIP OF SCHOOLS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d84e52d7-d515-4363-b8c1-bd8e523d29b3

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## Summary

The Parsons Down Partnership of Schools is currently seeking tenders for the procurement of a school meals service to support statutory obligations regarding free lunches and additional catering offerings for the academic year 2020-2021. This opportunity falls within the education and training services industry category and is based in Thatcham, England. The tender is at the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 11 May 2020. The contract duration is three years, commencing on 25 July 2020, with possible extensions of up to two additional one-year periods. The value of this contract is estimated at £164, with an open procurement method applied.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for catering and food service businesses, particularly those focusing on healthy and balanced meal provision for schools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary or community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender accommodates their suitability. By securing this contract, businesses can enhance their presence in the educational sector and contribute to the wellbeing of students through nutritious meal offerings.

## Notice

We are welcoming tenders to support the schools' statutory duty to provide free school lunches and lunches on request, as well as additional catering services, from academic year 2020-2021. We are seeking a three year contract with the option to extend for a maximum of two, one year periods. We welcome the opportunity to work together with our new contractor to promote a school meals service which provides a healthy balanced meal option at an affordable price. Please visit our website where you will be able to locate our :- ITT, Contract Specification, Tender Submission document and Draft Contract. https://www.pdp.w-berks.sch.uk UPDATE 29.4.20 Please be aware that we have uploaded the following to our website:- 1. Revision to the ITT 2. Response to queries 3. Infant kitchen photographs 4. Junior kitchen photographs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4404edea-fb21-4eea-b8ae-7c7444367c96 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Jul 2020 - 24 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £164 |
| 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 | PARSONS DOWN PARTNERSHIP OF SCHOOLS |
| Locality | THATCHAM |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG19 3SR |
| 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 | Thatcham West |
| Westminster constituency | Newbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2020 at 09:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4404edea-fb21-4eea-b8ae-7c7444367c96
- 9 Apr 2020 at 07:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4404edea-fb21-4eea-b8ae-7c7444367c96

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4404edea-fb21-4eea-b8ae-7c7444367c96
  29th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.pdp.w-berks.sch.uk

## Provenance

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