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title: "Whole School Food Programme"
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# Whole School Food Programme

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-176a3baa-5a79-41f6-964a-a2674f39f158

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## Summary

Medway Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Whole School Food Programme," aiming to enhance the food offerings in schools to promote healthier eating habits among students and staff. The procurement falls under the health services industry category, with a significant budget of £300,000 allocated for the initiative. This open procedure tender is at the active stage, with submissions due by 5th November 2021. The contract period will commence on 1st February 2022 and conclude on 1st February 2025, with proposals expected from service providers that meet the criteria set forth by the council.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in health and nutrition services, particularly those focused on education and wellbeing initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to be inclusive. By securing a contract with Medway Council, successful bidders can contribute to public health improvement while expanding their clientele within local educational institutions.

## Notice

Medway Council is looking to seek tenders from a suitably skilled provider to support schools to develop a whole system approach to improving their food offer. This will directly benefit the students and staff within these settings, by improving the levels of healthy eating. Tackling obesity is a strategic priority for Medway Council and the Medway Health and Wellbeing Board, with nutrition and healthy eating being an important ingredient to this agenda.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be6487fa-e705-4803-8dc4-4feef330d489 |
| 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 | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 1 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2021 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be6487fa-e705-4803-8dc4-4feef330d489
- 18 Oct 2021 at 19:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/338883bf-2d96-4919-88df-0310f00977cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be6487fa-e705-4803-8dc4-4feef330d489
  2nd November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/338883bf-2d96-4919-88df-0310f00977cc
  18th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7501d204-4930-ec11-810e-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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