--- title: "Independent Review for the Development of a More Sustainable Food System for Greater Manchester" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aaac116f-afdf-4a75-bf37-73c94ebca666" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aaac116f-afdf-4a75-bf37-73c94ebca666" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aaac116f-afdf-4a75-bf37-73c94ebca666.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aaac116f-afdf-4a75-bf37-73c94ebca666.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)" published: "2018-11-16" --- # Independent Review for the Development of a More Sustainable Food System for Greater Manchester Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aaac116f-afdf-4a75-bf37-73c94ebca666 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aaac116f-afdf-4a75-bf37-73c94ebca666) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aaac116f-afdf-4a75-bf37-73c94ebca666.json) ## Summary The NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) is seeking to commission an independent review for the development of a more sustainable food system in Greater Manchester. This tender, titled "Independent Review for the Development of a More Sustainable Food System for Greater Manchester," falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with quotes due by 5pm on 26th November 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 18th December 2018 and will run until 30th April 2019. The work is to be conducted in the North West region of England, utilising the EU Supply Portal for submissions. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in food systems, sustainability consultancy, and strategic development. Companies with expertise in conducting reviews and formulating actionable insights in public health or food systems management would be particularly well-suited to compete. The task requires a demonstrated capability to outline effective approaches to governance and stakeholder engagement, making it ideal for experienced consultancies and research organisations looking to expand their portfolio in public sector service delivery. ## Notice Good Food Greater Manchester Partnership and Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership (GMHSCP) are seeking to commission an experienced independent food systems expert to undertake a strategic review of Greater Manchester's existing food landscape which will: Map the existing GM locality and city-region food landscape including relationships, responsibilities, models of delivery, structures and leadership, key strengths and key challenges / risks. Identify good practice from other city/regional food boards and consolidate this learning for the Greater Manchester Good Food Partnership Scope out an initial framework which identifies the priority areas which will support the development of a 5 year GM food strategy Produce 'actionable insights' and recommendations for the Good Food Greater Manchester Partnership and GM stakeholders Define options to strengthen the governance arrangements and impact of the Good Food Greater Manchester Partnership. The purpose of this engagement is to inform the market of the Contracting Authorities intention to procure the service and to invite potential providers to provide quotes. Providers are invited to provide quotes in line with the attached Invitation To Quote (ITQ) which includes the deliverables and timescales for this activity. Your ITQ response should comprise of the following: Organisational background (as relevant), Evidence of experience, an outline of the approach /proposed delivery model/method and indicative timescales for different elements of the work, Project management arrangements, Key milestones for delivery, Stakeholder engagement plan, Approach to review, Timetable for the work, Clear breakdown of costs and including VAT at the prevailing rate (where applicable) in the final total and Names and contact details of two referees. Applicants must also confirm that they are in a position to complete an initial report by the start of March 2019. The Project Number assigned to this opportunity is 33475. The quotes should be submitted via the EU Supply Portal no later than 5pm on 26rd November 2018. For any technical support, please contact the e-tendering helpdesk on 0800 840 2050 or support@eu-supply.com. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59b972e7-1508-442d-9ec8-fdcc707ea9ea | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Dec 2018 - 30 Apr 2019 | | 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 | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) | | Locality | OLDHAM | | Post town | Oldham | | Postcode | OL9 6EE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East | | Local authority | Oldham | | Electoral ward | Coldhurst | | Westminster constituency | Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 16 Nov 2018 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59b972e7-1508-442d-9ec8-fdcc707ea9ea ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59b972e7-1508-442d-9ec8-fdcc707ea9ea 16th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.oldhamccg.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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