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title: "SOL Evaluation of Emergency Food and Community Food Provision RFQ"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d877"
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buyer: "SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# SOL Evaluation of Emergency Food and Community Food Provision RFQ

Buyer: SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d877

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## Summary

The Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority, has issued a tender titled "SOL Evaluation of Emergency Food and Community Food Provision RFQ." This procurement process involves conducting a comprehensive mapping and evaluation of emergency food services in Solihull to inform decision-making and improve service sustainability. The contract is valued at £30,000 gross, with £25,000 as the net amount available for the services required. Operating under an open procurement method, the tender allows for below-threshold open competition. Firms interested in participating must submit their proposals by 26th November 2025, with the enquiry period closing on 12th November 2025. This opportunity falls under the services industry category, specifically evaluation consultancy and survey services, located in the region of UKG32, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy and survey services to expand their clientele and establish a foothold with a reputable public authority. Businesses capable of providing a robust evidence base to assist in tackling food poverty through informed decision-making and strategic service improvement will find this contract particularly suitable. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, ensuring equitable service provision and sustainability. The contract period is set to commence on 19th January 2026, offering potential for businesses to demonstrate their expertise and benefit from a practical engagement in addressing an essential social need.

## Notice

Emergency food providers such as food banks, community pantries, and meal services are offering vital support in Solihull. However, there is currently no comprehensive, up-to-date understanding of where these services are located, who is accessing them, how effective they are in meeting needs, and how they fit within wider strategies to address food poverty. Solihull Council seeks to commission a comprehensive mapping and evaluation to understand the current landscape, referral mechanisms, and needs of people accessing support from emergency and community food provision in Solihull. This commission will provide a robust evidence base to inform decision-making, prioritise funding, identify opportunities for prevention and early help, ensure provision is equitable, improve service sustainability and identify other interventions needed to tackle food poverty in a sustainable way.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070252-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 18 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | £25,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B91 3QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | St Alphege |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| Delivery location | TLG32 Solihull |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79311000 - Survey services
- 79311200 - Survey conduction services
- 79311300 - Survey analysis services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2025 at 16:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070252-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070252-2025
  31st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://solihull.my.site.com/s/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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