Published date: 15 May 2023

This notice was replaced on 23 August 2023

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 23 August 2023)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£1,000,000

Procurement reference

DERBSCC001-DN668053-37500346

Published date

15 May 2023

Closing date

30 June 2023

Closing time

11am

Contract start date

1 April 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2029

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a provider to strategically lead and support the food insecurity approach in Derbyshire to ensure vulnerable residents have access to a range of solutions to give them access to affordable and nutritious food across Derbyshire Excluding Derby City

The Provider will
Lead and coordinate the Feeding Derbyshire and Affordable Food Networks and associated activities to deliver an extensive programme of support to new and existing community food pantries
Engage with key stakeholders including, but not limited to Food banks community pantries community cafes breakfast clubs CVSs Community Voluntary Support Citizens Advice Offices Age UK FareShare, HIS Church district and borough councils the County Council Locality health partnerships Financial Inclusion Groups
Deliver professional services co-ordination and provide strategic support to the Councils food insecurity programme for the Derbyshire population

There will be a six month mobilisation period from 01 October 2023 to 31 March 2024

The Contract will commence on 01 April 2024 for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further three 12 month periods up to a maximum of 5 years subject to available funding

More information

Links

About the buyer

Contact name

Jayne Smith

Address

County Hall
County Hall
Matlock
DE4 3AG
United Kingdom

Email

jayne.smith@derbyshire.gov.uk

Website

http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/