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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Pipeline / planning |
| Buyer: | Reading Borough Council |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | — |
| Tender Status: | Pre-tender |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | £14,700,000 |
| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £14,700,000 |
| Release Date: | 5 October 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | 19 October 2026 |
| Contract Start Date: | 1 August 2028 (Estimated) |
| Contract End Date: | 31 July 2031 (Estimated) |
| Contract Duration: | 3.0 years |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-0780b7 |
| Notice Reference: | 093791-2026 |
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School Meals Contract
School Meals Contract
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The objectives of this project are to have successfully procured a school meals service which meets the needs of governors, schools, pupils and their families by the deadline agreed with governors and schools. Funding for this contract is made up as follows: Paid Meals: Meal price collected from parents directly by contractor. Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM): schools are allocated £2.61 per pupil/per day and calculations are based on census day uptake. Schools are invoiced directly by the contractor. Pupil Premium Free School Meals (FSM): schools are allocated the meal price (currently £523.28 per pupil per annum), and calculations are based on census day uptake. Schools are invoiced directly by the contractor.
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