Public call for the acquisition of various food products from family farming to be used in the preparation of school meals for students enrolled in the municipal education network.

This public call, initiated by the Municipality of Itá, located in Itá, Santa Catarina, seeks to acquire a variety of food products originating from family farming. These foodstuffs will be utilized in the preparation of school meals for students enrolled in the municipal education network. The contracting authority is the Municipality of Itá, with the Department of Education overseeing this initiative. The modality for this procurement process is Credenciamento (Accreditation), as outlined in Process No. 16/2026, under Purchase Order PRI 5. This approach is legally supported by Law 14.133/2021, Article 79, item I, which permits parallel and non-exclusive contracting when simultaneous procurements under standardized conditions are viable and advantageous for the Administration. The estimated total value for this acquisition is R$ 562,959.90. The proposal submission period opens on March 13, 2026, at 08:30, and closes on December 31, 2026, at 08:00. This tender emphasizes supporting local family agriculture while ensuring the provision of nutritious meals for students within the municipal school system, aligning with national policies for school feeding programs and the promotion of sustainable agricultural practices.

This is a supplies contract in the agriculture and food security, general supplies and education and training sectors, with a focus on Food Processing, Seeds Fertilizers and Food Safety. Located in Brazil, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Brazil PNCP, 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. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.