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DN734739 - The Provision of a Dietetic and Nutrition Service

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Jan 2025 at 11:31

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16 Aug 2024 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has initiated a procurement process for "DN734739 - The Provision of a Dietetic and Nutrition Service," classified under CPV code 80320000, which pertains to Medical Education Services. The procurement aims to provide advice on menu planning, recipe development, allergens, and medical diets for all primary school pupils, including complex medical/religious diets. The process is in the Award stage, as confirmed on 30th January 2025. The contract, valued at £280,000, was signed with Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust on 15th August 2024. The location of services is within the region UKF22, Leicestershire, UK, and the procurement method applied was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition under the Provider Selection Regime Direct Award Process C.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in nutrition and dietetics, particularly those capable of addressing complex dietary requirements in educational settings. Companies with expertise in medical education services, menu planning, and recipe development tailored for primary schools can find substantial growth potential in participating in this contract. The awarded contract with Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust indicates a precedence for collaboration with large-scale suppliers, though SMEs with relevant specialisations may also see opportunities in similar future tenders. Expansion in the provision of specialised dietary services within the educational sector could position businesses favourably for subsequent contracts.

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Notice Title

DN734739 - The Provision of a Dietetic and Nutrition Service

Notice Description

Nutrition and Dietetic Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement for advice on menu planning, recipe development, allergens and medical diets for all primary school pupils - not just for the 14 allergens but to cover all complex diets . Medical diet is for all primary pupils with medical/religious diet.

Options: There is an initial term of 12 months followed by two extension periods in annual increments.

Procurement Information

The procurement was awarded via the Provider Selection Regime Direct Award Process C.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048b79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003076-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80320000 - Medical education services

85121200 - Medical specialist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Samina Rashid
Contact Email
samina.rashid@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1163055813

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
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)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICESTERSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST

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