CONTRACTING OF FOOD SERVICES FOR INMATES (CHILDREN) AND INPE PERSONNEL OF THE PENITENTIARY ESTABLISHMENTS OF AREQUIPA WOMEN, AREQUIPA, AND CAMANA

This public tender, initiated by the INPE - OFICINA REGIONAL SUR AREQUIPA (Peruvian National Penitentiary Institute - Southern Regional Office Arequipa), seeks to contract comprehensive food services. The contract specifically targets the provision of meals for child inmates and INPE personnel within three key penitentiary establishments located in the Arequipa region: the Arequipa Women's Penitentiary, the Arequipa Penitentiary, and the Camana Penitentiary. The procurement process is being conducted through a Public Competition (Concurso Público) under the reference number CP-CLASICO-1-2015-INPE/19-1. The objective is to ensure the adequate nutritional needs of vulnerable populations, including children residing in correctional facilities, as well as the staff responsible for their care and security. Key requirements are expected to include the supply of balanced and appropriate meals, adherence to strict health and safety standards in food preparation and handling, and timely delivery to the specified locations. The contract duration and specific quantities of meals will be detailed in the tender documents. This initiative falls under the broader scope of public procurement within the justice and social welfare sectors in Peru, aiming to uphold the rights and well-being of individuals within the correctional system.

This is a services contract in the governance and public administration sector. Located in Peru, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of PEN 4.3 million.

Published through Peru SEACE, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the governance and public administration sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.