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Early Childhood Education (ECE) Food Programme

Ministry of EducationNew Zealand

Purchaser

Ministry of Education

Country

New Zealand

Notice published

15 Jul 2026

Tenqual indexed

15 Jun 2026

Closing date

17 Jul 2026

Source ID

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Tender summary

This RFP is issued by the Ministry of Education. The Ministry is seeking a single supplier to deliver a high-quality Early Childhood Education (ECE) Food Programme in 2027 (initial term, with options to renew the contract until the end of 2032). We require provision delivered for one lunch meal for up to 10,000 children (aged two to five years old) who are attending low equity ECE Services active in the Programme. These ECE Services and Kōhanga Reo are located throughout New Zealand, including in urban and rural areas. The food is to be provided for five days a week, for 48 weeks per-annum.

What to check before bidding

  • Issued by Ministry of Education.
  • Located in New Zealand.
  • Source notice 34286817 on www.gets.govt.nz.
  • Notice published 15 Jul 2026; Tenqual indexed it 15 Jun 2026.
  • Deadline listed as 17 Jul 2026.
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