Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ca3-5e2a-7264-9701-f43ad56de284/analysis-of-responses-to-the-public-consultation-seeking-views-on-possible-chang closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Analysis of responses to the public consultation seeking views on possible changes to the Government Buying Standards for Food and Catering Services [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) Often single bidder Estimated value Not stated Published 11 Jul 2022 Deadline Closed 5 Aug 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - 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 Authority launched a public consultation entitled 'Seeking views on possible changes to public sector food and catering policy" on the 13th June 2022. This consultation will run for 12 weeks and close on 4th September 2022 The consultation can be found here - Public sector food and catering policy - GOV.UK ([gov.uk](https://www.gov.uk)) The Authority is commissioning analysis of the responses to the consultation. The response rate is expected to be 1,000 -1,300 responses, but it could be more or less. The Authority requires research expertise to read and code all free text responses, analyse closed questions and coded free text responses, and write a summary of responses document , a two-page evidence note and a summary slide pack within 12 weeks of the consultation closing. ### Please go to https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk [defra.bravosolution.co.uk](https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/toolkit/opportunity/current/list.si?reset=true&resetstored=true&customLoginPage=/web/login.html&customGuest=&_ncp=1657894974594.1585585-1#fh) ## CPV classification Catering services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/cf995a48-aae7-4c36-8b32-12a2824601c6) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Defra Network eTendering Portal: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) [Sector More Hospitality, catering & hotel services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/hospitality-catering) ## More tenders like this [Bar management services – Procedura aperta per l'affidamento in concessione, ai sensi degli artt. 176 e ss. del d.lgs. n. 36/2023, del servizio di ristorazione mediante bar, ubicato presso la sede dell’Istituto scolastico Virgilio (c.f. 80100080631) · Comune di Pozzuoli · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156aa-27d1-70f4-a0ad-6d0c6c5d2a48/italy-bar-management-services-procedura-aperta-per-laffidamento-in-concessi) [Meal delivery service – Zajištění stravování zaměstnanců Moravskoslezské nemocnice Opava · Moravskoslezská nemocnice Opava, příspěvková organizace · 31 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-8e5b-7329-a804-c49c5a8839ec/czechia-meal-delivery-service-zajisteni-stravovani-zamestnancu-moravskoslezs) [Meal-cooking services – Παροχή υπηρεσιών Σίτισης του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών ‘’ Η ΕΛΠΙΣ’’. · ΓΝΑ «Η ΕΛΠΙΣ» · 46 days left · 4 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-63b8-72bb-98fa-81b90cc50471/greece-meal-cooking-services-parokhi-ipiresiwn-sitisis-toy-genikou-nosokomio) [Canteen and catering services – EA Cateringvoorzieningen · Yonder · 46 days left · 4 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-8c21-707f-b053-fa5764f83d05/netherlands-canteen-and-catering-services-ea-cateringvoorzieningen) [Meal-preparation services – 2026 - (2) Przygotowanie i dostarczanie posiłków (usługa cateringowa) dla pensjonariuszy Dziennego Domu Pomocy Społecznej ul Kozielska 71 i DD "Senior +" ul. Partyzantów 30 w Gliwicach · Ośrodek Pomocy Społecznej W Gliwicach · 13 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-89c7-7379-998c-86aaa2112bd2/poland-meal-preparation-services-2026-2-przygotowanie-i-dostarczanie-pos) [Cafeteria services – Concesión de servicio de bar al Polideportivo municipal Teresa Maria Roca de Mataró · Ayuntamiento de Mataró · 15 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-92e5-7199-8192-2a1bd6777f9d/spain-cafeteria-services-concesion-de-servicio-de-bar-al-polideportivo-munic)