---
title: "WSCC AE Meals on Wheels Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0302f8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-04-25"
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# WSCC AE Meals on Wheels Service

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0302f8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the WSCC AE Meals on Wheels Service, initiated by West Sussex County Council (WSCC), is currently active. This tender targets the service industry, specifically focused on meals-on-wheels services for residents aged over 55 in West Sussex. The tender process follows an open procurement method, allowing any interested parties to participate. Key dates include the tender period which originally closed on 28th January 2022, with an award period commencing shortly after. The anticipated contract value for this service is £8,400,000, aiming to ensure adequate nutritional support for a vulnerable demographic.

This tender presents significant opportunities for service providers specialised in meal delivery and catering, particularly those with experience in serving the elderly or vulnerable populations. Businesses that can demonstrate a commitment to nutritional quality and community well-being may find this to be a fitting opportunity. There is potential for collaboration with local charities and community organisations, enhancing service offerings while contributing to the local economy and addressing the needs of public health.

## 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

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Renewal: Depending on the review of the requirement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010533-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, 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 | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,400,000 |
| Lots value | £8,400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,400,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHICHESTER |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 1RG |
| 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 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55521100 - Meals-on-wheels services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2022 at 05:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010533-2022
- 17 Dec 2021 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031617-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.apetito.co.uk
- http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/default.aspx
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Tenders/Current
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scopeand-remit

## Provenance

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