Tender for kitchen management system for Department of Welfare and Department of Education & Youth

Description of the action and objectives

Green Deal action

The aim is to implement the same kitchen management system for both the Department of Welfare and the Department of Education & Youth:

  1. To reduce food waste through better utilization of food and a simpler ordering system
  2. To standardize recipes and purchases, which could lead to an increased selection of vegetarian dishes at cafeterias
  3. To be able to monitor and reduce the carbon footprint of meals
  4. To increase the possibilities for quality control of food supply and food recommendations
  5. To improve the information provided to the clients regarding the nutritional content of food, its origin, and allergens

Implementation period

Planned completion in the second half of 2024

Status: In progress

Status report on January 1, 2024

The invitation to tender for the kitchen management system has been published and two bids have been received. Negotiations for the contract are planned, and system implementation will begin following the selection.

Older status reports

Below you can find older status reports with information on the progress of the action since its inception (if you're using your phone, it's better to turn it sideways).
Timing Progress description
July 2023 Work on the kitchen management system tender is complete, with the tender process set to begin in fall 2023, followed by system implementation.
January 2023 The review process for requirement specifications is almost complete. Our change manager has started work in the team, and a system product manager has been appointed. A tender is planned to be sent out before the fall of 2023.
July 2022 The preceding year, work has been underway on creating a tender for the Department of Welfare. There's ongoing work to review requirements, correct, and standardize in the tender document.

Connection of action to Reykjavík City's policies:

Related actions

The table below contains actions related to this initiative, and you can access more information by clicking on the "action title" in the table (if you're using your phone, it's better to turn it sideways).
Action name Status Completion Departments
Ocean related outdoor activities Completed 2023 Department of Environment & Planning
Training of institutional chefs in primary schools and preschools Completed 2022 Department of Education & Youth
Health labels on shopping lists for cafeterias In progress 2025 Department of Education & Youth
Development of a 6 week menu Completed 2022 Department of Education & Youth
Kitchen management system tender In progress 2024 Department of Education & Youth

Department of Welfare