Tender

ASC0266 - Let's Get Growing (LGG)

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Sep 2021 at 12:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is currently undertaking a procurement process for the "Let's Get Growing" service, aimed at enhancing the health and wellbeing of residents through various support initiatives. This tender operates under the open procedure procurement method and is categorised within the agricultural and health services industry. The tender period concluded on 8th September 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2022 and lasting for an initial period of three years, potentially extendable to a maximum of five years. The total value allocated for this contract is £275,000, and it covers services delivered across England, particularly in Leicester.

This tender presents unique opportunities for businesses focused on community services, agricultural development, and health improvement initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary or community social enterprises (VCSEs) with experience in providing training, support, and advisory services related to urban agriculture and community health would be particularly well-suited to compete. The initiative’s focus on addressing health inequalities and promoting environmental engagement provides a platform for businesses to participate in socially impactful projects and connect with local communities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ASC0266 - Let's Get Growing (LGG)

Notice Description

Leicester City Council ('the 'Authority') invites Tenders for the provision of a Let's Get Growing service. The overall aim of the service is to reduce health inequalities by improving the health and wellbeing of residents by: * offering bespoke training, support and advice to groups and individuals. * the providers, who will be expert growers and be accessible to answer queries or offer support to groups or individuals to develop growing skills. * supporting groups who apply for and are in receipt of Leicester's Get Growing Grants to develop and implement growing ideas and schemes * increasing growing skills in children, and the wider community members who have no previous experience in growing. * connecting people with green spaces to cultivate, to socialise in safe settings to combat social isolation and improve mental health and wellbeing. * sharing information about food growing, growing events and training via social media channels, newsletters, annual growing calendar and publicity material * supporting groups and residents to apply for further funding opportunities. * encourage regular attendees to become growing volunteers. * attending the Food Plan Board meetings and supporting its action plan. The proposed Contract will be for an initial period of 3 years to commence on 1st April 2022 with an option to extend, subject to satisfactory performance outcomes and agreement by the Authority, for a further period (or periods) up to a total of 2 years, taking the contract term to a maximum of 5 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f054455-0b09-4f48-b672-f89cf25f5499
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/481ca785-7bac-41a1-bc3d-cc0b528e3871
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
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)
TLF21 Leicester
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
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

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