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title: "DN734739 - The Provision of a Dietetic and Nutrition Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048b79"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-01-30"
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# DN734739 - The Provision of a Dietetic and Nutrition Service

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048b79

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has initiated a procurement process for "DN734739 - The Provision of a Dietetic and Nutrition Service," classified under CPV code 80320000, which pertains to Medical Education Services. The procurement aims to provide advice on menu planning, recipe development, allergens, and medical diets for all primary school pupils, including complex medical/religious diets. The process is in the Award stage, as confirmed on 30th January 2025. The contract, valued at £280,000, was signed with Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust on 15th August 2024. The location of services is within the region UKF22, Leicestershire, UK, and the procurement method applied was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition under the Provider Selection Regime Direct Award Process C.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in nutrition and dietetics, particularly those capable of addressing complex dietary requirements in educational settings. Companies with expertise in medical education services, menu planning, and recipe development tailored for primary schools can find substantial growth potential in participating in this contract. The awarded contract with Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust indicates a precedence for collaboration with large-scale suppliers, though SMEs with relevant specialisations may also see opportunities in similar future tenders. Expansion in the provision of specialised dietary services within the educational sector could position businesses favourably for subsequent contracts.

## Notice

Nutrition and Dietetic Services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement for advice on menu planning, recipe development, allergens and medical diets for all primary school pupils - not just for the 14 allergens but to cover all complex diets . Medical diet is for all primary pupils with medical/religious diet.

Options: There is an initial term of 12 months followed by two extension periods in annual increments.

### Procurement Information

The procurement was awarded via the Provider Selection Regime Direct Award Process C.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003076-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £280,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEICESTERSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80320000 - Medical education services
- 85121200 - Medical specialist services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2025 at 11:31 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003076-2025
- 16 Aug 2024 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026087-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

## Provenance

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