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SOL Evaluation of Emergency Food and Community Food Provision RFQ

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Buyer Address: The Council House, Manor Square, Solihull, UKG32, B91 3QB, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Contact Email: procteam@solihull.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
25000.0 GBP
Gross: 30000.0 GBP
Published
31 Oct 2025, 16:51
Deadline
26 Nov 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070252-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 25,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 30,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-01-19T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-05-18T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Questionnaire (55%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (40%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (5%)

Documents

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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