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title: "FEW1509 - Foodbank plus"
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# FEW1509 - Foodbank plus

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed3642e1-9da4-40e4-b59b-31c6552838b3

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## Summary

Leicester City Council has successfully completed the direct award procurement process for the "FEW1509 - Foodbank plus" project. This contract, valued at £103,000 and classified under the industry category "Other community, social and personal services" (CPV code 98000000), addresses food poverty and mental wellbeing in Leicester's most deprived areas. The contract period extends from 31 March 2025 to 31 March 2026, with services being delivered in the East Midlands region, United Kingdom. The procurement stage of this project is now at the award phase, with key dates including the contract award on 21 March 2025 and the publication of the award notice on 28 March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations specialising in community services and social support. By leveraging the established links with local foodbanks, businesses can contribute to improved community health outcomes and benefit from increased exposure and collaboration within the public sector. The project's focus on integrated community support and service delivery can serve as a platform for growth and expanded service offerings in similar domains.

## Notice

The project involves the Division of Public Health working with community organisations Community Advice and Law Service to support the mental wellbeing of people dealing with food poverty. It helps people accessing emergency food services have on-site access to quality information, advice, signposting and case advocacy. The project is being delivered at present and has achieved positive results. CALS engage with the appropriate food project in areas of greatest need to ensure best take up of this provision. This need, which has been consistently high for people living in the most deprived Leicester areas, has been exacerbated by COVID precautions and cost of living increases. The existing provider has built up links with the foodbanks which has led to people in poverty accessing benefits and protecting their mental health through community connectedness. The work complements the Leicester Energy Action project and free cooking on a budget training delivered by Public Health.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c46e1ca8-8586-4884-b6a3-c167223098ad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £103,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNITY ADVICE AND LAW CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2025 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c46e1ca8-8586-4884-b6a3-c167223098ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c46e1ca8-8586-4884-b6a3-c167223098ad
  28th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.leicester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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