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title: "Community Meals Service in Buckinghamshire"
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# Community Meals Service in Buckinghamshire

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7e48126-be3f-4f90-8f4a-cf48d6bedb8c

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## Summary

The Buckinghamshire Council is seeking providers for the "Community Meals Service in Buckinghamshire", an essential service aimed at supporting older and vulnerable individuals in the community. The contract, valued at approximately £1,479,893, is set to commence on 1st August 2020 and will run until 31st July 2023, with an option for a 24-month extension. This initiative falls under the social work and related services category and is currently in the Award stage, having been officially announced on 3rd July 2020, following a tender period that concluded on 6th May 2020.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in a vital community service. Businesses specialising in meal production, social care, and related services would be particularly well-suited to participate. By winning this contract, successful bidders can enhance their market presence while contributing positively to the well-being of residents in Buckinghamshire, thereby fostering long-term relationships within the local community.

## Notice

The Community Meals service is viewed as important by the Council, the Customers and their Carers. The provision of meals is part of a statutory care service designed to meet the needs of older and vulnerable people living in Buckinghamshire, who have been assessed as needing support to remain in their own homes. The service enables the Customers to lead a more independent life with flexibility and choice. The contract starts 1st August 2020 to 31st July 2023 with the option to extend for a further 24 months in 2, 12 month increments

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee61f56-595e-42b1-97c6-3c4ba16afb65 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,479,893 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,479,893 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APETITO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2020 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee61f56-595e-42b1-97c6-3c4ba16afb65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee61f56-595e-42b1-97c6-3c4ba16afb65
  3rd July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://shadow.buckinghamshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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