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Whole School Approach to Food and Nutrition

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 May 2026 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has recently completed a procurement process titled "Whole School Approach to Food and Nutrition," focusing on community health services across primary schools in Leicestershire. The programme targets the aspects of food and nutrition, aiming to provide schools with digital resources and the opportunity to achieve the Food for Life award. A special emphasis is placed on 20 schools identified by the National Child Measurement Programme as having the highest levels of overweight and obesity. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, classified under the light-touch regime, and commenced on 1st June 2026, with a contract period lasting until 30th November 2027. The contract, valued at £105,000 (excluding VAT), was awarded to SOIL ASSOCIATION LIMITED, a large, VCSE supplier based in Bristol. The legal basis for this procurement follows the UKPGA 2023 legislation.

This contract provides noteworthy opportunities for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those with expertise in educational nutrition programmes. Companies interested in public sector collaborations, specifically aiming to impact health and wellness within the educational framework, would find this tender advantageous. Given the procurement concentrated on a direct method without competition, businesses capable of offering tailored solutions to public health challenges in educational settings have a unique opportunity to establish strong partnerships, potentially leading to further contracts within the scope of public authority projects. Additionally, being part of a value-driven initiative like the Food for Life award could enhance a company's reputation for social responsibility and capability in implementing impactful community health programmes.

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Notice Title

Whole School Approach to Food and Nutrition

Notice Description

This service will implement a programme across primary schools in Leicestershire, providing all schools with access to digital resources and the opportunity to work towards achieving the Food for Life award. A targeted offer will also be employed, focusing on the 20 schools identified by National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) data as having the highest levels of overweight and obesity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0693a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042053-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOIL ASSOCIATION

Further Information

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