--- title: "Meals on Wheels Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c88a119b-4647-484e-ba9e-260bd3b2ada5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c88a119b-4647-484e-ba9e-260bd3b2ada5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c88a119b-4647-484e-ba9e-260bd3b2ada5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c88a119b-4647-484e-ba9e-260bd3b2ada5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-09-09" --- # Meals on Wheels Service Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c88a119b-4647-484e-ba9e-260bd3b2ada5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c88a119b-4647-484e-ba9e-260bd3b2ada5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c88a119b-4647-484e-ba9e-260bd3b2ada5.json) ## Summary Portsmouth City Council is currently seeking expressions of interest for the "Meals on Wheels Service," a contract aimed at providing home-delivered meals to vulnerable adults within the PO1 - PO6 postal codes in Portsmouth. The council aims to award the contract by 27 October 2021, with services scheduled to commence on 1 March 2022. The estimated annual value of the contract is approximately £280,000, totalling around £1,960,000 over a maximum term of seven years. The procurement process follows an open procedure and is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 22 September 2021. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for catering and meal delivery businesses, especially those capable of meeting the dietary needs of various demographics, including minority ethnic communities. Companies that offer flexible meal options and adhere to high standards of service are well-suited to compete. The consistent demand for services contributing to Adult Social Care makes this an appealing prospect for enterprises looking to expand their clientele in the local government sector. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council ('the council') is seeking to award a contract to provide a Meals on Wheels Service. The service would be to provide a home deliver Meals on Wheels service to vulnerable adults in Portsmouth city boundaries PO1 - PO6, 365 days of the year. The Meals on Wheels service is delivered by the Provider on behalf of the Council. The Provider collects the cost of the meal from the Service user. The purpose of the service will be to offer regular, consistent, and reliable access to hot meals with choice including special dietary needs including people from minority ethnic communities. The provision of meals is an important part of Adult Social Care provision, designed to support vulnerable adults to remain in their own homes longer. It is to help the individual and/or their carer to maintain and improve their health and lead independent, fulfilling lives for as long as possible. The council is targeting to have awarded the contract on 27 October 2021 to allow for service commencement on 1 March 2022. The contract will be let for an initial term of 5 years which may then run for a further 2 years in increments set by the Council to a total maximum term of 7 years, subject to performance and at the sole option of the Council. The annual value of the contract is estimated to be IRO PS280,000. The estimated value of the contract over the maximum term of 7 years is IRO PS1,960,000. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Meals on Wheels Service. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d43a45f5-d1a8-448f-8a07-d42c5d75dc32 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,960,000 | | 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HANTS | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55521100 - Meals-on-wheels services - 55521200 - Meal delivery service ## Release History - 9 Sep 2021 at 15:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d43a45f5-d1a8-448f-8a07-d42c5d75dc32 - 16 Jul 2021 at 09:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d43a45f5-d1a8-448f-8a07-d42c5d75dc32 - 16 Jul 2021 at 09:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d43a45f5-d1a8-448f-8a07-d42c5d75dc32 - 16 Jul 2021 at 09:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d43a45f5-d1a8-448f-8a07-d42c5d75dc32 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d43a45f5-d1a8-448f-8a07-d42c5d75dc32 9th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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