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Food Matters: Reducing food inequalities in secondary aged young people 2024 - 2025

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Nov 2024 at 11:17

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Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council is inviting tenders for the project titled "Food Matters: Reducing food inequalities in secondary aged young people 2024 - 2025". This procurement falls under the industry category "Food parcels" and targets all regions including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The tender is currently active and follows an open procedure above the threshold. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set to 13 December 2024. The contract period is scheduled from 20 December 2024 to 18 July 2025, and the main procurement category is services. Interested entities must focus on addressing food inequalities by increasing fresh fruit and vegetable consumption among eligible young people.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs working in community food provision, educational settings, or youth services. Successful bidders will benefit from funding up to £5,000 to support initiatives that target young people aged 11 to 19, or up to 25 with SEND, particularly those in deprived areas. Suitable projects might include enhancing access to nutritious food, developing practical food skills, or collaborating with young people on budgeting and menu planning. This initiative not only supports business growth by engaging with community needs but also offers a chance to make a tangible impact on health outcomes for young people.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Food Matters: Reducing food inequalities in secondary aged young people 2024 - 2025

Notice Description

It is increasingly difficult for people on a lower income to afford to eat a healthy diet. Demand for support from food banks and community food providers is growing, and providing healthy, fresh food can be challenging - due to the cost, shelf-life and storage requirements. Individuals and families in some forms of temporary accommodation or struggling with utilities bills may not have access to the means to store, prepare and cook fresh produce. This will negatively affect health outcomes and increase health inequalities, e.g. stunted growth, excess weight, worse oral health. Around 4 in 10 adults still report having to spend more than usual on their food shopping and the number of people fed by Bedford Foodbank has trebled in the last 5 years. Among children and young people obesity prevalence is significantly higher in children living in the most deprived areas and obesity is more common among children of Black and Asian ethnicity (Source: NCMP, 5 years of data combined (2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2021-22). As part of the wider work to utilise the health inequalities funding, two objectives have been identified: Objective 1: Work with the Food Providers' Network to increase the coverage and support the sustainability of emergency and community food provision. Objective 2: Increase the consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables for residents of all ages who are accessing emergency and community food provision. There have been a variety of projects and work taken forward to address these objectives and part of this is a more specific focus on young people of secondary school age: 11 to 19 years, or up to 25 with SEND. We invite organisations, including education settings, who work directly with secondary-aged young people to bid for up to ?5,000 to address the following objectives: a) Target the following support towards young people (11 to 19 years, or up to 25 with SEND), ensuring an inclusive approach for those from our most deprived areas and/or whose families are struggling with the cost-of-living. b) Increase access to fresh fruit and vegetables as part of a well-balanced diet. c) Work in collaboration with young people to develop budgeting, menu planning, where and how to shop and food preparation skills. d) Experience food growing as part of a greater understanding of 'source to plate'. e) Produce insights with young people to gain a greater understanding of their current food experiences throughout a whole day, including what they actually eat and what are the barriers to access and enjoying a healthier diet. f) Support current emergency food providers with how to specifically support young people. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74e98b33-2aaa-409c-a944-14cb92e7251d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef32a157-d282-441e-adc5-072d2f0bdf9b
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15897300 - Food parcels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Dec 2024 - 18 Jul 2025 6-12 months
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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Henry Masih
Contact Email
henry.masih@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01234 718144

Buyer Location

Locality
UNITED KINGDOM
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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