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title: "NHSL-Improved Nutrition & Reduced Nutritional Inequalities in Early Years and Children in E Lothian"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000514572"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS LOTHIAN"
published: "2018-03-06"
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# NHSL-Improved Nutrition & Reduced Nutritional Inequalities in Early Years and Children in E Lothian

Buyer: NHS LOTHIAN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000514572

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## Summary

NHS Lothian is currently managing a procurement process titled “NHSL-Improved Nutrition & Reduced Nutritional Inequalities in Early Years and Children in E Lothian”. This initiative falls under the health services category and is based in East Lothian, UK. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, which aims to enhance nutrition and mitigate inequalities for children in early years. The project aims to feature community-led health activities and is significant in terms of health improvement for the community. The tender process commenced with a deadline for submissions on 10 November 2017, and the contract’s execution period is expected to run from April 2018 until March 2021.

This tender presents a considerable opportunity for businesses in the health and community development sector, particularly those focusing on nutrition, health promotion, or community welfare. In particular, small and medium-sized enterprises that can offer innovative solutions or programmes geared towards improving early childhood nutrition are well-suited to compete. Potential bidders may include health service providers, non-profit organisations, and social enterprises that can demonstrate a commitment to community benefits and delivering impactful health initiatives.

## Notice

NHS Lothian is seeking proposals from bidders to deliver a programme of activities to improve nutrition and reduce nutritional inequalities in early years and children in East Lothian. The programme of activities should use a community led health approach and include work that increases knowledge, skills and capacity about - - eating well for early years and children - pregnancy food choices - maternal physical activity - healthy options for introducing solid foods.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Lothian is seeking proposals from bidders to deliver a programme of activities to improve nutrition and reduce nutritional inequalities in early years and children in East Lothian. The programme of activities should use a community led health approach and include work that increases knowledge, skills and capacity about - - eating well for early years and children - pregnancy food choices - maternal physical activity - healthy options for introducing solid foods.. This project is part of NHS Lothian's Health Improvement Fund. The Health Improvement Fund exists to fund and support health improvement activities across Lothian. The Fund can be used for a wide range of activities seeking to promote health and prevent ill-health, but should not be used for clinical services (regardless of where those clinical services are delivered).

Renewal: 1 extension of 1 year. Execution of the 1 year extension will be at the sole discretion of NHS Lothian.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312420 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £108,000 |
| Lots value | £108,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £104,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS LOTHIAN |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 1TY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PENNYPIT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312420
- 10 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297769

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297769
  NHSL-Improved Nutrition & Reduced Nutritional Inequalities in Early Years and Children in E Lothian - NHS Lothian is seeking proposals from bidders to deliver a programme of activities to improve nutrition and reduce nutritional inequalities in early years and children in East Lothian. The programme of activities should use a community led health approach and include work that increases knowledge, skills and capacity about - - eating well for early years and children - pregnancy food choices - maternal physical activity - healthy options for introducing solid foods.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312420
  NHSL-Improved Nutrition & Reduced Nutritional Inequalities in Early Years and Children in E Lothian - NHS Lothian is seeking proposals from bidders to deliver a programme of activities to improve nutrition and reduce nutritional inequalities in early years and children in East Lothian. The programme of activities should use a community led health approach and include work that increases knowledge, skills and capacity about - - eating well for early years and children - pregnancy food choices - maternal physical activity - healthy options for introducing solid foods.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000514572
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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