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title: "WSCC AE Meals on Wheels Service - AWARD"
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buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL (CAP)"
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# WSCC AE Meals on Wheels Service - AWARD

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL (CAP)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bcdd2310-d59d-4c92-9320-4dc5b0b200ee

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## Summary

West Sussex County Council (WSCC) has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "WSCC AE Meals on Wheels Service." This tender was initiated to gather suitably qualified organisations from various sectors to provide community meals for residents over 55 in West Sussex. The contract, valued at £8.4 million, is classified under the CPV code for meals-on-wheels services and follows an open procedure. The contract period runs from 19 October 2022 until 18 October 2027, with the procurement process concluded on 28 January 2022.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in meal delivery and catering services, especially those equipped to meet the nutritional standards required for vulnerable populations. Companies that have experience in delivering health-focused meal options or those involved in community-focused food services may find this a suitable opportunity for expansion. With a focus on delivering balanced and nutritious meals, businesses aligned with community health initiatives will likely have a competitive edge in future tenders for similar services.

## Notice

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) is issued by WSCC to seek and identify suitably qualified and interested organisations from the private, public and third (voluntary, community and charitable) sector for the provision of the Community Meals on Wheels Services. This is being tendered by West Sussex County Council (WSCC) in accordance with the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 (CCR 2016). The Services are predominantly for residents over 55 years of age living in the community of West Sussex. A balanced nutritional offering for the Customers and their specific needs, is essential to help maintain their Wellbeing and ability to stay living in their own homes for longer and help to avoid hospital admissions through malnutrition or slower healing times through ineffective diet. The food supply element of the Services is to be made available for the Council's Directly Provided Services (Day Centres), and other establishments as requested, such as lunch clubs, to use for the lunch time meal option for Customers accessing those services. Nutritionally balanced meals which meet the recommended National Association of Care Catering (NACC) standards for community meals are to be provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9513eb56-b837-4e19-9850-bce7b9395779 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 18 Oct 2022 - 18 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,400,000 |
| 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 | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL (CAP) |
| Locality | WEST SUSSEX |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 1RQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55521000 - Catering services for private households
- 55521100 - Meals-on-wheels services
- 55521200 - Meal delivery service

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2022 at 05:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9513eb56-b837-4e19-9850-bce7b9395779

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9513eb56-b837-4e19-9850-bce7b9395779
  25th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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