Ensuring Access to Quality and Safe Nutrition in Preschool Education Institutions through the Development of Modern Canteen and Kitchen Infrastructure


Sector
Education and science
Stream
Ensuring access to safe and nutritious meals in preschool institutions through the development of modern dining and kitchen facilities
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 project aims to modernize canteens and kitchen facilities in preschool education institutions to ensure safe, high-quality, and balanced nutrition for children. The implementation includes upgrading engineering systems, kitchen equipment, and food preparation conditions in compliance with sanitary standards and HACCP principles.

The purpose of the project

Main Goal:

Increasing compliance with modern standards

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

To create safe, modern, and sanitary-compliant conditions for food preparation and consumption in preschool education institutions by upgrading canteen and kitchen infrastructure, ensuring high-quality, balanced, and safe nutrition for children in accordance with applicable standards and HACCP principles.

Problems and solutions resulting from project implementation

The project will modernize the catering units and canteens of preschool educational institutions, bring them into line with sanitary requirements and HACCP principles, and update equipment and engineering networks. This will ensure safe, high-quality, and balanced nutrition for children and improve working conditions for staff.

Socio-economic context

Indicator

Value

Number of people who will use the service

486 human

Strategic Case

Strategic feasibility of the project

Sector

Education and science

Subsector

Preschool education

Stream

Ensuring access to safe and nutritious meals in preschool institutions through the development of modern dining and kitchen facilities

Strategic document

Strategy for Reforming the School Nutrition System until 2027

Task

Restoration and modernization of canteens (food blocks) of educational institutions using the latest technological processes, adhering to the principles of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) system, and improving energy efficiency indicators.

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?

Poll
[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
6 units
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?

Transition to a circular economy
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Climate change adaptation
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Pollution prevention and control
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Climate change mitigation
[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:

Not applicable to my project
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

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

Not applicable to my project
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

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

No
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Documents

Name
Date
On approval of the Strategy for reforming the school curriculum system… - Order No. 990-r dated 10/27/2023 - d530306-20251107.docx
18.12.2025
12:41:12 UTC

Alternative technical solutions

Technical Solution 1

Major repairs of catering units and canteens with replacement of technological equipment in compliance with the principles of the HACCP system in preschool institutions

Technical Solution 2

Contract with a private supplier of ready meals

Cost breakdownCost justificationCost justification
Project cost (preparation and implementation)29'850'000 UAH10'498'000 UAH
For preparation1'000'000 UAH1'000 UAH
For implementation28'850'000 UAH10'497'000 UAH
Project operation and closure cost150'000 UAH2'000 UAH
For operation100'000 UAH1'000 UAH
For closing50'000 UAH1'000 UAH
Average annual costs30'000'000 UAH0 UAH
Project duration, incl.12 months3 months
Deadline for developing a FFS6 months1 month
Implementation period6 months2 months
Service life300 months12 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
0
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, only national

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Has an analysis of available procurement options been conducted for the technical solution?
No

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Financial justification

Total project budget

Total preliminary budget30'000'000 UAH10'500'000 UAH
Project cost (preparation and implementation)29'850'000 UAH10'498'000 UAH
For preparation1'000'000 UAH1'000 UAH
For implementation28'850'000 UAH10'497'000 UAH
Project operation and closure cost150'000 UAH2'000 UAH
For operation100'000 UAH1'000 UAH
For closing50'000 UAH1'000 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?
No
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Average project cost per service recipient

Service Unit1 харчоблок
Service Unit Cost6'000'000 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]

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
20/02/2026SP-L-200226-4D760A81Community SPInvestment Feasibility StudyInclude--