Published date: 7 March 2018

This notice was replaced on 28 March 2018

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Awarded contract (published 28 March 2018)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Meal-cooking services - 55322000

  • Education and training services - 80000000

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

East of England

Value of contract

£15,000

Procurement reference

Cook 4 Life Programme

Published date

7 March 2018

Closing date

21 March 2018

Contract start date

1 April 2018

Contract end date

31 March 2019

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Competitive quotation (below threshold)

The buyer selects a group of potential suppliers to invite to tender.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Cook4life programme as part of the Department of Health 'Change 4 Life' programme aims to promote healthy eating on a budget, budgeting and healthy breakfast and lunch sessions by engaging with schools, community settings, and Children's Centres. This will be achieved by delivering cookery courses as both demonstrations and lessons to and with parents and carers.
The Provider shall:
Deliver healthy living objectives, food preparation and budgeting in the current financial climate through cookery demonstrations
Specifically teach participants to cook a healthy dish in a hands on way, where applicable.
Signpost parents to "graduate" activities i.e. referral to walking groups.
Signpost parents to healthy lifestyle programmes

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Lisa Holloway

Address

Civic Centre
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
SS26EN
England

Email

lisaholloway@southend.gov.uk