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title: "CO0518 BRINGING COMMUNITY SUPERMARKETS TO ESSEX - PHASE 4 (UTTLESFORD)"
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# CO0518 BRINGING COMMUNITY SUPERMARKETS TO ESSEX - PHASE 4 (UTTLESFORD)

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81547d22-9dbe-41d1-b107-5bbf7e72e77d

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## Summary

The Essex County Council has released a tender titled "CO0518 BRINGING COMMUNITY SUPERMARKETS TO ESSEX - PHASE 4 (UTTLESFORD)" to establish a not-for-profit Community Supermarket to support Uttlesford. This initiative is aimed at specific priority areas determined by the Essex County Council, focusing on supporting local communities and individuals facing financial challenges. The tender has a value of £70,000 GBP and follows an open procurement method. The deadline for tender submissions is 15th August 2024, with the contract period scheduled to start on 1st September 2024.

This tender by Essex County Council presents a growth opportunity for businesses interested in providing community services within the social and personal services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to participate. By collaborating with various stakeholders, including other local entities and residents, successful bidders can establish a local asset that supports individuals in financial need and strengthens community resilience in Uttlesford. The procurement process emphasises inclusivity and collaboration to deliver positive social impact.

## Notice

This tender specification seeks to establish a, not for profit, Community Supermarket to support Uttlesford. Priority areas for this tender are based on the Essex County Council, Levelling-Up geographies, and Working Families priority areas, overlayed with the 2019 Indices of Multiple Deprivation (IMD). It is a requirement that any Community Supermarket is established with the involvement of other local, public, voluntary and community sector stakeholders, as well as local-residents and service users. Any proposals will need to demonstrate collaboration around this opportunity. The Community Supermarket model provides support for individuals who have experienced financial crisis, and who have been supported by Food Banks to regain some financial control. In addition, the model supports individuals and families who fluctuate above and below the line of financial security, by providing a consistent point of support to avoid them falling into financial crisis. Once established, the resource will form a local, community asset with the funding from Essex County Council made available to seed fund the development and start-up costs. The financial contribution for the contract will be capped.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d21c528-ec2d-466c-86ad-291ebb87003f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| 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

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2024 at 10:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d21c528-ec2d-466c-86ad-291ebb87003f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d21c528-ec2d-466c-86ad-291ebb87003f
  16th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.essex.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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