Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b9e-3d87-70e4-a07c-35ffc687ef8a/tender-for-the-provision-of-nursery-food-supply-and-delivery closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Tender for the Provision of Nursery Food - Supply and Delivery [The University of Birmingham](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-university-of-birmingham) Estimated value £185,000 to £240,000 Published 31 May 2023 Deadline Closed 30 Jun 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The University of Birmingham has three Day Nurseries providing quality childcare and education for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. They offer exceptional childcare provision, filled with fun and activities based on educational play where ideas can be explored and experiences shape, stimulate and develop precious young minds and bodies. The nurseries are registered with OFSTED and have received 'Good' and 'Outstanding' grading. This has included the creation of a pre-school unit at The Oaks Day nursery accommodating 40 children aged 3-5 years. The nurseries operate from 07:30 until 17:55 Monday - Friday, 50.8 weeks of the year, closing on Public Holidays and University closed days. Children can attend full-time or on a session basis of morning and/or afternoon, enabling parents to make flexible use of childcare services. We require daily (Monday - Friday) deliveries of hot food to the University's three Nurseries and pre-school with a quality, healthy menu which reflects the season, meets children's dietary requirements and is changed frequently. The company needs to use locally sourced produce. The company should be compliant with the Foundation Years' Eat Better, Start Better guidance, have a comprehensive system for the traceability of food sourced and be able to mitigate any risk, be able to provide evidence upon request for supporting sustainability, and be aiming to source foods locally where possible. Spend on this commodity estimated at between £185000- £240,000 per year. The Contract will commence on 1st September 2023 and run for an initial trial period of six months. Subject to this trial period being satisfactory, the contract will run for a total period of 3 years, subject to at least annual performance and commercial review. It may be extended for a further period of one year. The Contract will not exceed a maximum period of four years subject to at least annual reviews. Read full description ## CPV classification Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/89d7351b-cc6f-4f5a-ad53-b178868e6075) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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