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System Fwyd Cynaliadwy / Sustainable Food System

Flintshire County Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

14 May 2026 at 15:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

23 Apr 2026 at 15:40

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

06 Mar 2026 at 16:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

05 Jan 2026 at 13:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Flintshire County Council has awarded a contract titled "System Fwyd Cynaliadwy / Sustainable Food System" in the category of catering services, covering the Flintshire area in the United Kingdom. This procurement, structured using the open procedure, has been designed to address food insecurity by offering a sustainable food system that is free from Ultra-Processed Foods (UPF). The contract, starting on 1st June 2026, is for a period of five years with the possibility of extending for an additional two years until 31st May 2033, subject to alternative funding models being implemented. This initiative is significant for its focus on improving community resilience and dietary health outcomes, with an emphasis on collaboration with community organisations, local suppliers, and public sector partners.

This tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity for businesses engaged in the provision of catering services, particularly those experienced in delivering nutritious and minimally processed food solutions. SMEs and VCSEs stand to benefit significantly by showcasing their capacity to deliver sustainable and innovative food solutions, as the contract encourages financial sustainability and income diversification. Businesses capable of fostering local supply chains and delivering measurable social impacts are well-suited to compete, positioning themselves as key partners in a broader initiative aimed at reducing long-term dependency and enhancing community capacity in Flintshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

System Fwyd Cynaliadwy / Sustainable Food System

Notice Description

System Fwyd Cynaliadwy - Llwglyd dros y Gwyliau a Gwytnwch Bwyd Cymunedol Mae Cyngor Sir y Fflint yn dymuno penodi darparwr profiadol ac addas i ddylunio, gweithredu a chyflwyno system fwyd cynaliadwy ac sydd heb ei brosesu'n helaeth ledled y Sir. Mae'r broses gaffael hon yn ffurfio rhan bwysig o ddull ehangach y Cyngor at fynd i'r afael ag ansicrwydd bwyd, gwella canlyniadau iechyd deietegol, a chryfhau gwytnwch cymunedol hirdymor. Trosolwg o'r Contract Bydd angen i'r Darparwr llwyddiannus: - Gyflwyno cynnig bwyd fforddiadwy, maethlon ac sydd heb ei brosesu'n helaeth - Darparu bwyd gydol y flwyddyn, gan ddarparu mwy yn ystod cyfnodau gwyliau'r ysgol - Bod yn weithredol am gyfnod cychwynnol erbyn canol mis Gorffennaf 2026 i gefnogi darpariaeth dros wyliau'r haf - Datblygu a gweithredu model ariannol sydd yn gynaliadwy gan leihau cyllid y Cyngor o Flwyddyn 1 (PS400,000) i PS0 erbyn Blwyddyn 5. - Gweithio'n gydweithredol gyda sefydliadau cymunedol, cyflenwyr lleol a phartneriaid sector cyhoeddus. - Fe fydd y contract yn dechrau ar 1 Mehefin 2026 a bydd yn para am gyfnod o bum mlynedd gydag opsiwn o'i ymestyn am 2 flynedd arall i 31/05/2033 ar yr amod bod model ariannu arall yn cael ei roi ar waith gan y contractwr. Amcanion Strategol Mae'r Cyngor yn chwilio am ddarparwr sydd yn gallu: - Sefydlu dull system gyfan o ran mynediad at fwyd - Gwella iechyd a lles drwy fwyd o safon uchel sydd heb ei brosesu llawer - Cryfhau cadwyni cyflenwi lleol a manteisio ar fudd economaidd lleol - Cyflwyno effaith cymdeithasol ac amgylcheddol y gellir ei fesur - Adeiladu capasiti cymunedol a lleihau dibyniaeth hirdymor Proffil Ariannu Mae'r contract hwn wedi'i strwythuro o amgylch model ariannu sy'n meinhau. Bydd cyllid y Cyngor yn lleihau'n flynyddol dros gyfnod o bum mlynedd. Rhaid i'r rhai sy'n bidio ddangos cynaliadwyedd ariannol credadwy a gallu arallgyfeirio incwm er mwyn sicrhau bod y gwasanaeth yn parhau'n hyfyw y tu hwnt i 5 mlynedd. Sustainable Food System - Holiday Hunger & Community Food Resilience Flintshire County Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced provider to design, mobilise and deliver a sustainable, Ultra-Processed Food (UPF) free food system across the County. This procurement forms a key part of the Council's wider approach to tackling food insecurity, improving dietary health outcomes, and strengthening long-term community resilience. Contract Overview The successful Provider will be required to: - Deliver an affordable, nutritious, UPF-free food offer - Provide year-round access, with enhanced delivery during school holiday periods - Mobilise an initial operational phase by mid-July 2026 to support summer holiday provision - Develop and implement a financially sustainable model reducing Council funding from Year 1 (PS400,000) to PS0 by Year 5 - Work collaboratively with community organisations, local suppliers and public sector partners - The contract will commence on 1 June 2026 and will run for a period of five years with an option to extend for a further 2 years to 31/05/2033 subject to alternative funding model being put in place by the contractor. Strategic Objectives The Council is seeking a provider that can: - Embed a whole-system approach to food access - Improve health and wellbeing through high-quality, minimally processed food - Strengthen local supply chains and maximise local economic benefit - Deliver measurable social and environmental impact - Build community capacity and reduce long-term dependency Funding Profile This contract is structured around a tapered funding model. Council funding will reduce annually across the five-year term. Bidders must demonstrate credible financial sustainability and income diversification to ensure the service remains viable beyond Year 5.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: option to extend for a further 2 years to 31/05/2033 subject to alternative funding models being put in place by the contractor

Planning Information

Commissioning of Sustainable Food System, Pre Market Engagement Online Meeting Wednesday 21st January 2026 (10.30AM to 11.30AM) Flintshire County Council has identified the need for a sustainable food system to support households facing food poverty, particularly during school holiday periods. Current models of one-off financial support have been found to be short-term, costly, and unsustainable. The Council seeks a long-term solution that ensures affordable access to fresh, nutritious food (excluding Ultra-Processed Foods (UPF)), reducing reliance on emergency food provision, and improves health outcomes. The commissioners will be holding a Pre Market Engagement Online Meeting Wednesday 21st January 2026 (10.30AM to 11.30AM) to inform providers of Invitation to Tender process that the commissioners will follow for this commissioning exercise. Please register your interest in attending the Pre Market Engagement event by emailing: Mirinda.misell-bryan@flintshire.gov.uk Invitations to the online ‘Pre Market Engagement event will then be issued following registration of interest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044494-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
23 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Flintshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FLINTSHIRE
Postcode
CH7 6NA
Postcode Area
Chester
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham
Local Authority
Flintshire
Electoral Ward
Mold East
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Can Cook CIO

Further Information

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