Ensuring access to high-quality and safe food in educational institutions through the development of modern canteen infrastructure (food blocks)

Sector
Education and science
Stream
Ensuring access to high-quality and safe food in educational institutions through the development of modern canteen infrastructure (food blocks)
Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study
Project Status
Investment Feasibility Study
Entry into Portfolio
Local level of SP
Implementation
Completion

General information

Description of the project

The goal of the public investment program is to ensure access to high-quality and safe food in educational institutions by developing a modern infrastructure of canteens (catering units). The program includes the restoration and modernization of catering units of technological processes, improving energy efficiency indicators and adhering to the principles of hazard analysis and control systems at critical points

The purpose of the project

Main Goal:

Increasing compliance with modern standards

Secondary Goal:

Increasing compliance with modern standards, Improving the condition of infrastructure, Ensuring inclusiveness and equal opportunities, Improving the quality of services, Reducing territorial or social gaps

Description of the purpose of the project and ways to achieve it

Carry out technical re-equipment of catering units (purchase of modern energy-saving equipment - combi-steamers, refrigerators, electric stoves, hoods, etc.); • Reconstruct the dining room premises taking into account zoning, ventilation, water supply, lighting; • Introduce the HACCP food safety system; • Equip catering units with furniture, sanitary equipment and dishes; • Provide training for staff in healthy eating standards.

Problems and solutions resulting from project implementation

- Improving the quality and safety of food for more than _ children in the community; - Increasing the percentage of children covered by hot meals (up to 100% in junior grades); - Reducing the energy consumption of equipment by 25–30%; - Compliance of all catering units with HACCP requirements and sanitary standards; - Creating comfortable working conditions for canteen staff.

Socio-economic context

Indicator

Value

Capital expenditure per year

10000 UAH

Number of people who will use the service

500 human

Strategic Case

Strategic feasibility of the project

Sector

Education and science

Subsector

School education

Stream

Ensuring access to high-quality and safe food in educational institutions through the development of modern canteen infrastructure (food blocks)

Strategic document

Strategy for Reforming the School Nutrition System until 2027

Task

2 Ensuring access to high-quality and safe food in educational institutions by developing modern canteen infrastructure

Project objectives

Project objectives were not specified by the initiator

Project Sustainable Development Goals

Demand for the service and its dynamics

What methodology was used to estimate demand?

Дані обліку учнів, загальна кількість дітей охоплена гарячим харчуванням, визначення основної пропускної здатності харчоблоку
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Has data from external sources been used in the demand assessment?

Yes
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Does the demand forecast take into account the latest demographic and economic forecasts?

Yes
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Indicator
Year
Demand
Annual demand for services/infrastructure
1
500 human
Annual demand for services/infrastructure
2
500 human
Economic justification

Analysis of the project's impact on ecology and climate change

Does the planned activity have a potential positive contribution to achieving climate or environmental objectives?

Climate change adaptation
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Is the proposed project expected to significantly harm any of the following climate or environmental objectives?

None of the options are applicable

Project sustainability and inclusivity

Identify potential gender risks of the project and indicate possible ways to overcome them:

None of the options are applicable

Does the project provide for improving women's access to services?

Envisaged training or advanced training for women in the private sector
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
The project will improve women's access to education (primary, secondary, vocational)
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
The project will create jobs available to women (temporarily or permanently)
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
The project will improve women's access to safe water, food, and medical services
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Are civil society organizations representing women and vulnerable groups included in the consultation process?

Yes
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Documents

Name
Date
Food block.odt
04.11.2025
11:43:30 UTC

Alternative technical solutions

Technical Solution 1

Ensuring access to high-quality and safe food in educational institutions through the development of modern canteen infrastructure (food blocks)

Technical Solution 2

Modular container catering units

Cost breakdownCost justificationCost justification
Project cost (preparation and implementation)8'500 UAH6'000'000 UAH
For preparation1'000 UAH3'500'000 UAH
For implementation7'500 UAH2'500'000 UAH
Project operation and closure cost1'500 UAH1'000'000 UAH
For operation1'000 UAH800'000 UAH
For closing500 UAH200'000 UAH
Average annual costs10'000 UAH0 UAH
Project duration, incl.7 months14 months
Deadline for developing a FFS1 month2 months
Implementation period6 months12 months
Service life120 months180 months
Target indicatorsDefined Defined
Technical Solution Status
Active

[The technical approach was selected for further detailed analysis or implementation.]

Rejected

[The technical approach was not selected for further detailed analysis or implementation.]

Components of a technical solution
To components
1
To components
0

Commercial Justification

Supplier and contractor market assessment

Is the project likely to attract a sufficient number of bidders to ensure real competition that will encourage bidders to think innovatively and maximize the quality of their proposals?
Yes

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Is the project of interest to small and medium-sized enterprises?
Yes

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Will the project involve national or international suppliers and contractors?
Yes, both national and international

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Has an analysis of available procurement options been conducted for the technical solution?
Yes

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Financial justification

Total project budget

Total preliminary budget10'000 UAH7'000'000 UAH
Project cost (preparation and implementation)8'500 UAH6'000'000 UAH
For preparation1'000 UAH3'500'000 UAH
For implementation7'500 UAH2'500'000 UAH
Project operation and closure cost1'500 UAH1'000'000 UAH
For operation1'000 UAH800'000 UAH
For closing500 UAH200'000 UAH
Were the methodological recommendations approved by the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine applied when calculating the indicative budget?
Yes
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Were the methodological recommendations approved by the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine applied when calculating the indicative budget?
Yes
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Average project cost per service recipient

Service Unitхарчоблок
Service Unit Cost10'000 UAH

Profitability of the project

Is the project expected to generate income?NoNo

Availability of services

Has an analysis been conducted of the accessibility of services for consumers and their financial ability to pay the established tariffs?
Not applicable – the project does not provide for the provision of paid services or the establishment of tariffs

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Project Financing Mechanisms

Are funding sources and mechanisms identified?

Source and MechanismYesNo

Funding Sources

Approved Funds0 UAH0 UAH
Expected Funds0 UAH0 UAH

Public-private partnership

Has a qualitative and quantitative assessment of the project's suitability for implementation through a PPP mechanism been conducted?
The project does not fall under the PPP format by its nature/character

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Are there, after conducting an appropriate study, private investors interested in the possibility of implementing the project in the PPP format?
No

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Management Rationale

Team competencies

Determine which competencies/expertise required for successful project preparation and implementation can be provided by the project initiator's own project team (without involving external advisors)
Strategic justification - analysis of the strategic feasibility of the project

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Economic justification - economic analysis

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Project management - risk management

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Economic justification - social and gender analysis

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Project management - public consultations

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Economic feasibility study - technical expertise

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Business case - analysis of available procurement options

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Strategic rationale - SDG compliance analysis

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Financial analysis - financial analysis

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Strategic rationale - demand analysis

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Economic justification - environmental expertise

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Business case - analysis of the market environment

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Does the team have experience implementing similar projects?
Partially, we have limited experience

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Identify which competencies/expertise required for successful project preparation and implementation need to be strengthened by engaging independent experts or consultants
Business case - analysis of the market environment

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Is there an understanding of where to find relevant experts and consultants?
Yes, negotiations are already underway.

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Risk assessment

Other riskDefinedUndefined

Team involvement

How exactly are/will stakeholders be involved?
Focus group

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Online survey

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Meetings with local authorities

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Public consultations

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Public hearings

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

When are/will engagement activities be taking place?
At the project monitoring stage

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

At the project implementation stage

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

At the project preparation stage

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

How is/will the public be informed about the importance of participation and available channels for feedback?
Official websites

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Social networks

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Local media

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Are public hearings being held/will they be held (offline, online)?
Yes, online

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

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Who will attend the public hearings?
Representatives of public organizations

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Experts

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Community representatives

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Government officials

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Public hearings have already been held
No

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Results of the feasibility analysis
Project Preparation Program Engagement and Funding Needs

Does the project require additional preparation assistance from Project Preparation Facilities (PPF)?

None of the options are applicable

Project Approval History

DateDecision NumberPortfolioProject StatusDecisionReasonsMaturity level
06/11/2025SP-L-061125-2116DA10Community SPInvestment Feasibility StudyInclude--
17/11/2025SPP-L-171125-F85612A4Community SPPInvestment Feasibility StudyNot approved--
18/04/2026SPP-L-180426-9DD42F0CCommunity SPPInvestment Feasibility StudyNot approveddoes not meet the requirements-