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title: "ASC0266 - Let's Get Growing (LGG)"
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buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-09-08"
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# ASC0266 - Let's Get Growing (LGG)

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f054455-0b09-4f48-b672-f89cf25f5499

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## Summary

Leicester City Council is currently undertaking a procurement process for the "Let's Get Growing" service, aimed at enhancing the health and wellbeing of residents through various support initiatives. This tender operates under the open procedure procurement method and is categorised within the agricultural and health services industry. The tender period concluded on 8th September 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2022 and lasting for an initial period of three years, potentially extendable to a maximum of five years. The total value allocated for this contract is £275,000, and it covers services delivered across England, particularly in Leicester.

This tender presents unique opportunities for businesses focused on community services, agricultural development, and health improvement initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary or community social enterprises (VCSEs) with experience in providing training, support, and advisory services related to urban agriculture and community health would be particularly well-suited to compete. The initiative’s focus on addressing health inequalities and promoting environmental engagement provides a platform for businesses to participate in socially impactful projects and connect with local communities.

## Notice

Leicester City Council ('the 'Authority') invites Tenders for the provision of a Let's Get Growing service. The overall aim of the service is to reduce health inequalities by improving the health and wellbeing of residents by: * offering bespoke training, support and advice to groups and individuals. * the providers, who will be expert growers and be accessible to answer queries or offer support to groups or individuals to develop growing skills. * supporting groups who apply for and are in receipt of Leicester's Get Growing Grants to develop and implement growing ideas and schemes * increasing growing skills in children, and the wider community members who have no previous experience in growing. * connecting people with green spaces to cultivate, to socialise in safe settings to combat social isolation and improve mental health and wellbeing. * sharing information about food growing, growing events and training via social media channels, newsletters, annual growing calendar and publicity material * supporting groups and residents to apply for further funding opportunities. * encourage regular attendees to become growing volunteers. * attending the Food Plan Board meetings and supporting its action plan. The proposed Contract will be for an initial period of 3 years to commence on 1st April 2022 with an option to extend, subject to satisfactory performance outcomes and agreement by the Authority, for a further period (or periods) up to a total of 2 years, taking the contract term to a maximum of 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/481ca785-7bac-41a1-bc3d-cc0b528e3871 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £275,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2021 at 12:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/481ca785-7bac-41a1-bc3d-cc0b528e3871

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/481ca785-7bac-41a1-bc3d-cc0b528e3871
  8th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ee515682-9010-ec11-810e-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
  Link to access the tender documentation

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leicester.gov.uk

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