Summary
Machine-generated summaryThis contract is for the procurement of a school meals service that meets the needs of governors, schools, pupils and their families by the deadline agreed with governors and schools. Funding consists of paid meals, where the meal price is collected from parents directly by the contractor; Universal Infant Free School Meals, with schools allocated 2.61 pounds per pupil per day based on census day uptake and invoiced directly by the contractor; and Pupil Premium Free School Meals, with schools allocated the meal price of 523.28 pounds per pupil per annum based on census day uptake and invoiced directly by the contractor.
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The buyer
Full buyer profileReading Borough Council
- notices in the register
- 17
- awards
- 11
- awarded in total
- €255,473
Who wins its contracts
Many suppliers- different companies won its awards
- 10
- of the awards went to the three most frequent winners
- 30%
Based on 10 awards with a named winner over the last 3 years. Counted by award, not by value, because lot and framework amounts are not comparable. Concentrated means the three most frequent winners took 65% or more of the awards; many suppliers, under 35% with at least ten different winners.
One dot per award, on the day it was signed, sized by its value. A ring is an award with no published value.
This buyer has no award history in this sector yet. Usual winners, Food & beverages - United Kingdom
| Company | Wins | Total awarded | Last win |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffin Sandwiches Ltd | 3 | €92.2M | Sep 2026 |
| William Yule & Son Limited | 2 | €8.2M | Sep 2026 |
| Matthew Algie & Company Ltd | 2 | €390,949 | Apr 2026 |
| Clifton Dairies Ltd; John Sheppard Butchers Limited | 1 | €234.1M | Nov 2025 |
| BFS Group Limited T/A Bidfood; GW Price Ltd; Johal Dairies Limited; John Sheppard Butchers Limited; Ribble Farm Fare Limited | 1 | €233.3M | Nov 2025 |
Based on 34 awards with a linked company profile over the last 2 years.
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Market context
- open now in Food & beverages
- 3,087
- median open notice
- €138,300
Who wins in this market
Many suppliersUnited Kingdom · Food & beverages
- different companies won awards here
- 30
- of the awards went to the three most frequent winners
- 21%
- buyers awarded contracts here
- 23
Based on 34 awards with a named winner over the last 3 years. Counted by award, not by value, because lot and framework amounts are not comparable. Concentrated means the three most frequent winners took 65% or more of the awards; many suppliers, under 35% with at least ten different winners.
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