--- title: "ESCC SS Approved Provider List for the Provision of Meals in the Community" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d44fb3a3-b534-4361-a1b1-4ba22e42e1b2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d44fb3a3-b534-4361-a1b1-4ba22e42e1b2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d44fb3a3-b534-4361-a1b1-4ba22e42e1b2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d44fb3a3-b534-4361-a1b1-4ba22e42e1b2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SE SHARED SERVICES" published: "2020-03-16" --- # ESCC SS Approved Provider List for the Provision of Meals in the Community Buyer: SE SHARED SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d44fb3a3-b534-4361-a1b1-4ba22e42e1b2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d44fb3a3-b534-4361-a1b1-4ba22e42e1b2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d44fb3a3-b534-4361-a1b1-4ba22e42e1b2.json) ## Summary East Sussex County Council, through SE Shared Services, is currently seeking to establish an Approved Provider List for the "Provision of Meals in the Community" under the health and social work services sector. This open tender, designated ESCC - 030646, has a submission deadline of 15 April 2020 and will provide services from 1 July 2020 through to 30 June 2025. Providers will deliver hot, chilled, or frozen meals directly to eligible service users' homes within the South East region of the United Kingdom. Interested bidders must register on the SE Shared Services eSourcing portal to participate. This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the catering and meal delivery sectors to expand their services within the community care framework. Specifically, companies that specialise in home delivery of provisions or social work-related services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this tender not only opens up pathways to steady governmental contracts but also enhances visibility and reputation in the public sector. ## Notice East Sussex County Council's Approved List for The Provision of Meals in the Community East Sussex County Council's Adult Social Care Department is seeking to establish a list of pre-approved providers for the provision of Meals in the Community. The outcomes of the Services will be achieved by the delivery of a Hot, Chilled or Frozen meal to the Service User's home. The Council will refer individuals assessed as eligible for the Services to an Approved List Provider in accordance with the referral process set out in the Specification. The Council will also sign post other individuals who may benefit from the Service, but who are not eligible for Council funding for the Services to the Approved Provider List so that they may engage an Approved List Provider to deliver the Services to them should they so wish. Additional information: This tender is to be completed electronically using the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal. https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically. In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE Shared Services portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4f4d640-16fe-46d6-961f-91332b3c7465 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2025 | | 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 | SE SHARED SERVICES | | Locality | EAST SUSSEX | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN7 1UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | | Local authority | Lewes | | Electoral ward | Lewes Priory | | Westminster constituency | Lewes | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85312200 - Homedelivery of provisions ## Release History - 16 Mar 2020 at 09:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4f4d640-16fe-46d6-961f-91332b3c7465 - 12 Mar 2020 at 09:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4f4d640-16fe-46d6-961f-91332b3c7465 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4f4d640-16fe-46d6-961f-91332b3c7465 16th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk - https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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