Ministry of Education seeks supplier for ECE lunch programme for 10,000 children.
The Ministry of Education seeks a single supplier to deliver a high-quality lunch meal programme for up to 10,000 children aged two to five attending low equity ECE services and Kōhanga Reo across New Zealand. The contract covers an initial term in 2027 with options to renew until end of 2032. Meals must be provided five days a week, 48 weeks per year, to urban and rural locations. Suppliers must demonstrate capability to manage large-scale, nationwide food distribution and meet nutritional standards.