--- title: "Food Matters Community Grants Funding - Round 2" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-30891bfc-85f4-4f05-9adf-74731df4a720" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-30891bfc-85f4-4f05-9adf-74731df4a720" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30891bfc-85f4-4f05-9adf-74731df4a720.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30891bfc-85f4-4f05-9adf-74731df4a720.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-07-08" --- # Food Matters Community Grants Funding - Round 2 Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30891bfc-85f4-4f05-9adf-74731df4a720 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-30891bfc-85f4-4f05-9adf-74731df4a720) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30891bfc-85f4-4f05-9adf-74731df4a720.json) ## Summary The Bedford Borough Council has announced a public procurement opportunity titled "Food Matters Community Grants Funding - Round 2" in the services category. The grant funding aims to address the cost-of-living crisis affecting communities in Bedford Borough and across the UK, particularly focusing on access to affordable nutritious food. The tender is currently in the open procedure stage with a tender period ending on 11th July 2024 and a contract period from 30th July 2024 to 31st March 2025. This public procurement tender by the Bedford Borough Council offers business growth opportunities for entities providing services related to food parcels and community support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, given the suitability criteria. Businesses interested in contributing to creating a healthier and more sustainable food environment, while addressing food insecurity issues, are encouraged to participate in this procurement process. ## Notice Communities in Bedford Borough, and across the UK, are feeling the pressures of the cost-of-living crisis. Rising prices, stagnant earnings and limited financial aid, are making it tough for individuals and families to afford everyday essentials, including food. Evidence from the Institute of Health Equity, Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Resolution Foundation highlight the alarming impact of this crisis on both short- and long-term health. The number of people living in absolute poverty is projected to rise, affecting an estimated 30% of children by 2023/24. In Bedford (2020/21), it was reported that nearly a third of children are living in poverty after housing costs, with ethnically diverse communities disproportionately affected, widening health inequalities. Access to affordable nutritious food is becoming increasingly challenging, leading to reliance on cheap, unhealthy options and for some there is a risk of going hungry. Many experience other barriers to healthy food, in terms of the means to store, prepare and cook. Everyone, especially children should be guaranteed a nutritious meal and not be at risk of going hungry. It is vital that we provide support to those who need it, without stigma. Moreover, it's crucial to create a healthier and more sustainable food environment for the long term. This is Round 2 of the Grant Funding. Organisations that were successful in Round 1 of the funding can not apply for Round 2. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71f8a9de-c685-470f-aae2-265e229a8833 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | UNITED KINGDOM | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK42 9AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford | | Local authority | Bedford | | Electoral ward | Cauldwell | | Westminster constituency | Bedford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15897300 - Food parcels ## Release History - 8 Jul 2024 at 15:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71f8a9de-c685-470f-aae2-265e229a8833 - 17 Jun 2024 at 09:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71f8a9de-c685-470f-aae2-265e229a8833 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71f8a9de-c685-470f-aae2-265e229a8833 8th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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