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FEW1509 - Foodbank plus

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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28 Mar 2025 at 10:35

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has successfully completed the direct award procurement process for the "FEW1509 - Foodbank plus" project. This contract, valued at £103,000 and classified under the industry category "Other community, social and personal services" (CPV code 98000000), addresses food poverty and mental wellbeing in Leicester's most deprived areas. The contract period extends from 31 March 2025 to 31 March 2026, with services being delivered in the East Midlands region, United Kingdom. The procurement stage of this project is now at the award phase, with key dates including the contract award on 21 March 2025 and the publication of the award notice on 28 March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations specialising in community services and social support. By leveraging the established links with local foodbanks, businesses can contribute to improved community health outcomes and benefit from increased exposure and collaboration within the public sector. The project's focus on integrated community support and service delivery can serve as a platform for growth and expanded service offerings in similar domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FEW1509 - Foodbank plus

Notice Description

The project involves the Division of Public Health working with community organisations Community Advice and Law Service to support the mental wellbeing of people dealing with food poverty. It helps people accessing emergency food services have on-site access to quality information, advice, signposting and case advocacy. The project is being delivered at present and has achieved positive results. CALS engage with the appropriate food project in areas of greatest need to ensure best take up of this provision. This need, which has been consistently high for people living in the most deprived Leicester areas, has been exacerbated by COVID precautions and cost of living increases. The existing provider has built up links with the foodbanks which has led to people in poverty accessing benefits and protecting their mental health through community connectedness. The work complements the Leicester Energy Action project and free cooking on a budget training delivered by Public Health.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed3642e1-9da4-40e4-b59b-31c6552838b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c46e1ca8-8586-4884-b6a3-c167223098ad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£103,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£103,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
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
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-asc@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY ADVICE AND LAW CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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