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title: "School Meals - Early Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e2eb5962-5344-4bd8-a87c-eee7dabfa9f0"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# School Meals - Early Engagement

Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2eb5962-5344-4bd8-a87c-eee7dabfa9f0

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## Summary

The Reading Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "School Meals - Early Engagement." This initiative aims to explore options for providing school meals to approximately 40 schools in the Reading area, anticipated to commence in April 2021. The estimated revenue for this contract ranges from £2 million to £2.5 million per year. A supplier engagement event will be held during the week of 24th February 2020, and interested parties should note that the engagement end date is set for 22nd February 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their service offerings in the education sector. Companies that specialise in catering services or have experience in large-scale food provision are well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in the engagement event, potential providers can gain insights into the council's objectives and foster relationships that could lead to future collaborations.

## Notice

Brighter Futures for Children wish to consult with potential providers who may be interesting in submitting a tender about options for the provision of school meals in Reading from April 2021. It is anticipated that the contract will include approximately 40 schools and generate revenue of PS2- PS2.5m per year. The Council will hold a supplier engagement event in the week of 24th February 2020 at a location in Reading. If you are interested in booking a place at the event and receiving further information about the Company's objectives and aspirations, please use the contact details below.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc98d0da-9c1c-4817-94da-7339f76a3cf7 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Feb 2019 |
| 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 | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG30 4BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Tilehurst |
| Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15894210 - School meals

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2019 at 14:11 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc98d0da-9c1c-4817-94da-7339f76a3cf7
- 19 Dec 2019 at 14:07 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc98d0da-9c1c-4817-94da-7339f76a3cf7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc98d0da-9c1c-4817-94da-7339f76a3cf7
  19th December 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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