Published date: 16 August 2023

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 5 October 2022, 2pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£47,000,000

Procurement reference

AS19078

Published date

16 August 2023

Closing date

5 October 2022

Closing time

2pm

Contract start date

14 August 2023

Contract end date

31 October 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)

The opportunity was not advertised, because for example only one supplier is capable of delivering the requirement, or due to extreme urgency brought about by unforeseen events.

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The service
The service will deliver a choice of suitable, nutritious hot lunchtime meals to adults who are at risk of malnutrition and live within Hampshire County Council's (HCC's) geographical jurisdiction. The service will be available 365 days a year. Afternoon tea will also be delivered if requested. A health and well-being check will be carried out during every delivery. The majority of customers in receipt of the service pay for their meals themselves.

Open tender published Autumn 2022
The tender was to procure a nil subsidy service contract for a Meals on Wheels service. The service would be cost neutral to HCC, with the provider holding financial liability and being responsible for payment collection from customers.
The tender did not receive any bids.

Direct award 2023
Following the failure of the open tender published in the Autumn of 2022, and the issue of a Find a Tender notice which notified the public of the failed tender, discussions were held with several providers to establish if they would be able to run the service. The provider, HILS, were the only provider to confirm that they would consider the contract.

Award information

Awarded date

11 August 2023

Contract start date

14 August 2023

Contract end date

31 October 2028

Total value of contract

£47,000,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Hertfordshire Community Meals Ltd

Address

Unit 16, Green Lane One,
Blackhorse Road,
Letchworth, SG6 1HB

Reference

Companies House number: IP30206R

Value of contract

£47,000,000

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Additional details

The awarded value is up to the value of £47,000,000.00.

About the buyer

Contact name

Alix Holmes

Address

The Castle
WINCHESTER
SO238ZB
England

Telephone

01962 845979

Email

alix.holmes@hants.gov.uk