Planning

HC2278 Wiltshire Council Health Eating Programme For Schools

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

10 Nov 2025 at 11:53

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wiltshire Council is preparing a procurement process for a contract to deliver a comprehensive healthy eating programme for schools, targeting pupils aged 2-11 and their families. This project falls under the services category, specifically within specialist training services. Located in Trowbridge, UKK15 region, the Council is in the planning stage of this procurement. A market engagement event, scheduled for 27th November 2025 via Microsoft Teams, marks an essential preliminary step. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and will run for two years, with a potential extension of an additional two years. The complete value of the contract is estimated at £210,000, inclusive of VAT.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and health consultancy services, particularly those capable of supporting schools in promoting healthy lifestyles. SMEs and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations are especially viable candidates for this project, as it requires a tailored approach that aligns with the Healthy School Award accreditation. Engagement in this tender could establish long-term relationships with a pivotal public sector body, enhancing the contractor's portfolio and impacting the wellbeing of future generations through sustained educational support. Interested parties are encouraged to register and participate in the market engagement event to better understand the requirements and expectations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HC2278 Wiltshire Council Health Eating Programme For Schools

Notice Description

Wiltshire Council is hosting a market engagement event ahead of procuring a contract for the delivery of a whole-setting approach to healthy eating support programme for schools The proposed scheme includes: * A school-setting provision to support pupils aged 2-11 and their families with healthy eating and improving their understanding of a healthy lifestyle. The provision should influence change and improvements in all aspects of school-life, including after-school family support, embedding healthy lifestyle education into the learning environment, the food environments, policies related to food and healthy lifestyle. The provision must include a sustainability/legacy aspect to ensure schools continue to embed the key values and objectives of the provision, and, where applicable, if required provide ad-hoc support to re-establish those values and objectives. The project must align with the Wiltshire's Healthy School Award accreditation requirements for Healthy Weight and Whole School Approach so that the support can be used as evidence for accreditation. This includes early-years settings and SEND schools. Anticipated start date The contract will be anticipated to start on 1st September 2026. Contract length of 2 years + 2 (extension option). Estimated Total Contract Value * PS210,000 inc. VAT Market Engagement Event Details This online engagement session will provide an overview of the project, procurement route, and key requirements for interested contractors. * Date: Thursday 27th November 2025 * Time: 10:00am - 11:00am * Location: Microsoft Teams (link provided upon registration) To register your interest and receive the joining link, please contact: Isabel.hobbs@wiltshire.gov.uk

Planning Information

Wiltshire Council Health Eating programme for schools Market Engagement Event Invitation Wiltshire Council is hosting a market engagement event ahead of procuring a contract for the delivery of a whole-setting approach to healthy eating support programme for schools. Scope of Service The proposed scheme includes: • A school-setting provision to support pupils aged 2-11 and their families with healthy eating and improving their understanding of a healthy lifestyle. The provision should influence change and improvements in all aspects of school-life, including after-school family support, embedding healthy lifestyle education into the learning environment, the food environments, policies related to food and healthy lifestyle. The provision must include a sustainability/legacy aspect to ensure schools continue to embed the key values and objectives of the provision, and, where applicable, if required provide ad-hoc support to re-establish those values and objectives. The project must align with the Wiltshire's Healthy School Award accreditation requirements for Healthy Weight and Whole School Approach so that the support can be used as evidence for accreditation. This includes early-years settings and SEND schools. Anticipated start date The contract will be anticipated to start on 1st September 2026. Contract length of 2 years + 2 (extension option). Estimated Total Contract Value • £210,000 inc. VAT Market Engagement Event Details This online engagement session will provide an overview of the project, procurement route, and key requirements for interested contractors. • Date: Thursday 27th November 2025 • Time: 10:00am – 11:00am • Location: Microsoft Teams (link provided upon registration) To register your interest and receive the joining link, please contact: Isabel.hobbs@wiltshire.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dd88
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072343-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£168,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WILTSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rachel Candy
Contact Email
rachel.candy@wiltshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TROWBRIDGE
Postcode
BA14 8JN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK15 Wiltshire
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Trowbridge Central
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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