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title: "Electronic School Meals Ordering System"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD COUNCIL"
published: "2022-03-22"
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# Electronic School Meals Ordering System

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1b702db-e411-4cf5-9b36-47ad7a153ce8

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## Summary

Gateshead Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Electronic School Meals Ordering System," classified under the software package and information systems category. This tender, initiated on 13 August 2021, is currently in the Award stage, having been published recently on 22 March 2022. The contract will be valid from 1 November 2021 to 31 October 2024, with a significant focus on the North East region of the United Kingdom. The open procurement method allows for competitive participation, and the submission deadline for tenders was set for 17 September 2021.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the software development and service sectors, particularly those specialising in educational solutions or school catering services. With the emphasis on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs), companies that provide innovative technology or integrated meal ordering systems may find this contract particularly advantageous. Engaging in this tender could help businesses expand their market reach within the public sector, especially in educational institutions across Gateshead.

## Notice

Procurement for the supply of an Electronic School Meals Ordering System. Bidding documents can be found at https://procontract.due-north.com/ Reference Number DN563268 Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders must not be submitted via postal or email methods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/123cd5b1-43e4-4330-8eae-d3473982d286 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2022 - 21 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £185,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PARENT PAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 55523100 - School-meal services
- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2022 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/123cd5b1-43e4-4330-8eae-d3473982d286
- 16 Aug 2021 at 09:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b339edb9-8c09-4ba6-9a94-63d046c042cb
- 13 Aug 2021 at 16:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b339edb9-8c09-4ba6-9a94-63d046c042cb
- 13 Aug 2021 at 16:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b339edb9-8c09-4ba6-9a94-63d046c042cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/123cd5b1-43e4-4330-8eae-d3473982d286
  22nd March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b339edb9-8c09-4ba6-9a94-63d046c042cb
  16th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/
  DN563268

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