Tender

Whole School Food Programme

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Nov 2021 at 09:48

Tender

18 Oct 2021 at 19:28

Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Whole School Food Programme," aiming to enhance the food offerings in schools to promote healthier eating habits among students and staff. The procurement falls under the health services industry category, with a significant budget of £300,000 allocated for the initiative. This open procedure tender is at the active stage, with submissions due by 5th November 2021. The contract period will commence on 1st February 2022 and conclude on 1st February 2025, with proposals expected from service providers that meet the criteria set forth by the council.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in health and nutrition services, particularly those focused on education and wellbeing initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to be inclusive. By securing a contract with Medway Council, successful bidders can contribute to public health improvement while expanding their clientele within local educational institutions.

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Notice Title

Whole School Food Programme

Notice Description

Medway Council is looking to seek tenders from a suitably skilled provider to support schools to develop a whole system approach to improving their food offer. This will directly benefit the students and staff within these settings, by improving the levels of healthy eating. Tackling obesity is a strategic priority for Medway Council and the Medway Health and Wellbeing Board, with nutrition and healthy eating being an important ingredient to this agenda.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-176a3baa-5a79-41f6-964a-a2674f39f158
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be6487fa-e705-4803-8dc4-4feef330d489
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 1 Feb 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

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