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WP3752 - Holiday Activity and Food Programme - Free School Meals - Christmas Provision - AWARD

WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING

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29 Oct 2021 at 15:21

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Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Council e-Tendering has completed the procurement process for the Holiday Activity and Food Programme, aimed at providing free school meals during the Christmas holiday period. The initiative, funded with £1.8 million from the Department for Education, targets families eligible for benefits related to free school meals within the Walsall area. The procurement method was an open procedure, with the contract period commencing on 30th October 2021 and concluding on 24th December 2021. Notably, the contract was awarded on 29th October 2021, securing leading suppliers for this vital service, which includes the provision of school meals and related activities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in food services, educational programmes, and community welfare initiatives. Companies that are capable of delivering healthy meal options and engaging activities for children, especially those with experience in catering for diverse dietary needs, would be well-suited to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on local community services are encouraged to explore this opportunity, as the initiative aims to enhance support for families in need during key holiday periods.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WP3752 - Holiday Activity and Food Programme - Free School Meals - Christmas Provision - AWARD

Notice Description

In Walsall there are currently 14,197 children who are currently enrolled in Walsall schools whose parents claim school meals. Of these children; 9,150 are aged 5 of 11 (primary school age children) 4,608 are aged 12 to 16 (secondary school age children) The Department for Education (DfE) have provided Walsall Council with ?1.8m to provide children within the borough with healthy activities and school meals throughout key holiday periods through the Holiday Activity and Food Programme (HAF). This funding is for families who receive benefits related free school meals. The HAF programme offers valuable support for families on lower incomes, offering them access to rewarding and dynamic activities alongside healthy meals over the school holidays. This programme has already been successfully delivered across the Walsall Borough over the Easter and summer holiday periods, both of which were met with incredibly positive feedback. The Council aim to build on and further enhance the holiday provisions that have already taken place for the Christmas holiday period. The Council are seeking up to 3 Providers to deliver the free school meals element of the Christmas holiday HAF provision. The number of Provider's appointed is dependent on which aspects of the specification bidders are able to deliver.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23dcca7d-d6f8-4343-ba28-59a938191649
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

15800000 - Miscellaneous food products

15894210 - School meals

15897300 - Food parcels

44618420 - Food cans

55523100 - School-meal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
29 Oct 2021 - 24 Dec 2021 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
WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING
Contact Name
Laura Russell
Contact Email
laura.russell@walsall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01922 655487

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIDCOUNTIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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