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Prior notice United Kingdom Services

School Meals Contract

Buyer: Reading Borough Council

Published
5 October 2026
Estimated value
£14,700,000
Place of performance
UKJ11
Lots
1
Notice number
093788-2026
Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-0780b7
Official source
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Description

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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