--- title: "Research to inform a Good Food Economy Plan in Barking and Dagenham" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bcd14876-e847-4430-a1e8-9c0197800ea5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bcd14876-e847-4430-a1e8-9c0197800ea5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bcd14876-e847-4430-a1e8-9c0197800ea5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bcd14876-e847-4430-a1e8-9c0197800ea5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM" published: "2022-03-25" --- # Research to inform a Good Food Economy Plan in Barking and Dagenham Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bcd14876-e847-4430-a1e8-9c0197800ea5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bcd14876-e847-4430-a1e8-9c0197800ea5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bcd14876-e847-4430-a1e8-9c0197800ea5.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is inviting tenders for a research contract aimed at informing the development of a Good Food Economy Plan. The contract, valued at £20,000, is part of efforts to address local food culture challenges and enhance the sustainability of the local food system. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 1 April 2022. The research will run from 23 May 2022 to 30 September 2022, targeting service providers in the research and development sector, specifically those focusing on market and economic research. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with a focus on food systems, community engagement, and economic development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as their insights and local knowledge can play a critical role in shaping the Good Food Economy Plan in Barking and Dagenham, ultimately aiding in the council’s objective to enhance local wellbeing and tackle food insecurity. ## Notice We are delighted to be able to offer organisations the chance to bid for a contract to support the vision, priorities and approach to the development of a Good Food Economy Plan in Barking & Dagenham. We are looking for an expert individual or organisation to help us with this piece of research, the purpose of which is to: 1. Understand the diversity of local food culture and knowledge, and perspectives on food-related challenges among different communities; 2. Map the existing initiatives, resources and opportunities that we can work with to build a healthier, more affordable, more sustainable local food system; 3. Explore what we can learn from wider evidence, good practice standards and place-based approaches to building healthier, more affordable, more sustainable local food systems; 4. Involve community stakeholders and resident groups engaged in food issues in decisions about the vision, goals and activities of a Good Food Economy Plan in Barking and Dagenham. We are committed to ensuring that no one is left behind in Barking & Dagenham, and this research will form part of the realisation of the council's wider ambition to reduce unemployment, inactivity and low pay, and tackle the related high levels of food insecurity and obesity in the borough. It will help inform a programme of work to ensure the proposed re-location of London's historic wholesale food markets to the borough deliver wider economic and social benefits for local residents. If you would like more information about this opportunity, please contact Tess Lanning, Head of Enterprise and Employment Strategy, via email to: tess.lanning@lbbd.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f7b3de1-bd76-4712-8a93-ea99d0c79e89 | | 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 | 25 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 May 2022 - 30 Sep 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM | | Locality | BARKING | | Post town | Ilford | | Postcode | IG11 7LU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East | | ITL 3 | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering | | Local authority | Barking and Dagenham | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Barking | | Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics ## Release History - 25 Mar 2022 at 15:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f7b3de1-bd76-4712-8a93-ea99d0c79e89 - 14 Mar 2022 at 13:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f7b3de1-bd76-4712-8a93-ea99d0c79e89 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f7b3de1-bd76-4712-8a93-ea99d0c79e89 25th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c0fa4450-0936-4ec1-9104-509b4380bc79 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e66894b2-a7b0-4d03-9947-73f343358f88 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ea47c87d-8312-4796-9a1c-9fa420d5e9dc - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/99ebd5cb-b5c3-458f-9499-90ae1025cd65 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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