---
title: "Provision of School Meal Concepts Solution(s)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068a34"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068a34.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-24"
---

# Provision of School Meal Concepts Solution(s)

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068a34

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## Summary

This procurement process is initiated by Derbyshire County Council, aiming to contract for the provision of innovative school meal concepts. The project falls under the goods category, specifically within the food, beverages, tobacco, and related products industry. It is targeted at educational settings in the UK, with a focus on the UKF1 region. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, with communication regarding future notice dates expected by 30th April 2026. The planned value of the contract amounts to £11.7 million gross, offering significant opportunities over the anticipated contract period from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2033.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in educational meal solutions. It seeks firms capable of delivering nutritious, appealing, and cost-effective meals. Ideal candidates would likely be those with experience in food services and products tailored for educational institutions. As the procurement process progresses, businesses with innovative solutions in meal concepts could competitively position themselves to meet Derbyshire County Council's needs, helping to expand their portfolio and regional presence.

## Notice

Provision of innovative school meal concept solutions to support the delivery of nutritious, appealing, and cost-effective meals within educational settings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037343-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 07:37 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037343-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037343-2026
  24th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/home.aspx
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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