--- title: "Food Voucher Provision" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-71d66478-b07d-4d05-a90f-ff63332fb25c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-71d66478-b07d-4d05-a90f-ff63332fb25c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-71d66478-b07d-4d05-a90f-ff63332fb25c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-71d66478-b07d-4d05-a90f-ff63332fb25c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-02" --- # Food Voucher Provision Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71d66478-b07d-4d05-a90f-ff63332fb25c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-71d66478-b07d-4d05-a90f-ff63332fb25c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-71d66478-b07d-4d05-a90f-ff63332fb25c.json) ## Summary The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has initiated an open tender process to appoint a provider for the provision of food vouchers. This procurement aims to enhance access to healthy and nutritious food for individuals in high deprivation areas, those experiencing health inequalities, and lower socio-economic groups. The tender, titled "Food Voucher Provision," falls under the "Health and social work services" category (CPV code 85000000) and targets public health improvement. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 23 December 2024, at 12:00 PM, and the contract period from 24 December 2024 to 25 December 2024. The initiative aims to address food poverty and promote healthy eating habits among the residents of the Bradford district and potentially other regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and across Europe. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on public health, nutrition, and food services. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate, providing an avenue for growth by engaging in socially impactful services. The competitive tendering process ensures equitable access to the contract, fostering local economic development and supporting a sustainable food economy. Businesses experienced in the health and social work sectors, with the capacity to manage large distribution networks, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method being an 'Open Procedure' further ensures transparency and broad participation, allowing qualified providers to contribute to the council's goals of health equity and improved community well-being. ## Notice City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, plans to appoint a provider, via a competitive tender process to increase access to healthy and nutritious food for people living in areas of high deprivation, experiencing health inequalities (specifically those with long term health conditions), and from lower socio-economic groups to: * Tackle food poverty and insecurity * Help promote healthy eating habits through access to fresh fruit and vegetables * Improve health and well-being and combat increasing levels of obesity and health inequalities * To support a healthy and sustainable food economy in the district * Help tackle the inequality that exists in morbidity and mortality in the district ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03639fe1-1d09-4561-8296-cc24fc5416f5 | | 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 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Dec 2024 - 25 Dec 2024 | | 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 | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | BRADFORD | | Post town | Bradford | | Postcode | BD1 1HX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford | | Local authority | Bradford | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Bradford West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 2 Dec 2024 at 16:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03639fe1-1d09-4561-8296-cc24fc5416f5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03639fe1-1d09-4561-8296-cc24fc5416f5 2nd December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=88121&B=UK Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103277 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://www.bradford.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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