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Provision of Christmas Food Hampers

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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20 Feb 2025 at 13:16

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Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Christmas food hampers aimed at supporting children entitled to free school meals during the Christmas holidays. Classified under the industry category of miscellaneous food products and dried goods, this contract is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a waiver of competition method. Key dates include the tender period end on 20th November 2024, with the contract period starting on 11th December 2024 and concluding on 1st February 2025. The total contract value is £110,000.

This tender provides significant business opportunities, especially for companies involved in the food supply chain with a focus on community and welfare services. The absence of competition in the procurement method presents a unique opportunity for businesses to build a strong relationship with Cheshire East Council, positioning themselves for future contracts. While this contract does not particularly target SMEs or VCSEs, the successful supplier, Changing Lives Together, exemplifies how local businesses can leverage such opportunities to contribute positively to community support initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Christmas Food Hampers

Notice Description

Provision of food support during the Christmas school holidays to children entitled to free school meals

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-19949a59-a545-4024-89e3-deb792dda500
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/750f74e9-0583-473e-b661-23a717c50aaf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Waiver of Competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2024 - 1 Feb 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 2JZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Crewe Central
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHANGING LIVES TOGETHER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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