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Nutrition and Dietetic Services

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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25 Feb 2022 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Nutrition and Dietetic Services" contract, valued at £140,000, was initiated by Leicestershire County Council. This service falls under the education and training sector and is intended to support schools in England regarding special diets and food standards compliance. The procurement method used was a direct award, with the tender period concluding on 1st March 2021, and the contract period set to run from 1st April 2021 until 31st March 2023. The contract was awarded to Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust on 29th March 2021 and was published on 25th February 2022.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and education services sector, particularly those specialising in dietary and nutritional consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer unique nutritional solutions and compliance guidance are well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Engaging in this procurement could enhance business growth by fostering partnerships with local councils and schools, thereby increasing service visibility and demand.

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Notice Title

Nutrition and Dietetic Services

Notice Description

Specialist professional dietetic support is required in order to deliver services to schools in respect of special diets, allergen information and to ensure legal compliance in respect of food standards set by government. LTS currently recruit the services of the specialist senior dietitians for 37 hours per week (employed by the NHS) to deliver this service to schools/customers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09a48227-021c-411e-80e9-cb0c452d3828
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efff6dc7-c913-4605-aa5f-8bec33797ac7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICESTERSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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