PUBLIC TENDER (Offer Submission)

This public tender concerns the supply of food for the operation of the School Feeding Program for children and adolescents officially enrolled in the Municipality of Pereira. The procurement is in accordance with the technical administrative guidelines issued by the Administrative Unit - Food for Learning (UApA) of the Ministry of National Education, as well as current legal sanitary regulations. The contracting entity is the Municipality of Pereira - Official. The contract type is for Supplies, and the modality is a public tender. The reference number for this tender is SME-LP-332-2024, with an offer submission period. The contract duration is stipulated for 300 days. This initiative aims to ensure the nutritional well-being of students within the official educational system of Pereira, Risaralda, by providing them with adequate and safe food resources throughout the school year. Potential bidders are expected to adhere strictly to the technical specifications and quality standards set forth by the Ministry of National Education and relevant health authorities. The tender process will involve a thorough evaluation of submitted proposals to ensure compliance and the best value for the program's objectives. This is a significant opportunity for suppliers in the food sector to contribute to a vital social program in Colombia.

This is a supplies contract in the agriculture and food security, education and training and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Food Processing and Education Policy. Located in Colombia, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of COP 5.6 billion.

Published through SECOP II Colombia, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the agriculture and food security sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.