Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf1-8cab-739c-b010-fe7915790310/gb-trent-appetite-for-change-community-food-initiative-free-and-affordable closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # GB-Trent: 'Appetite For Change' Community Food Initiative - Free and Affordable Meals [Stoke-on-Trent City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/stoke-on-trent-city-council) Estimated value £25,000 to £50,000 Published 21 Jan 2016 Deadline Closed 18 Feb 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender NOTE: This notice was updated on 12 February 2016 for the following reason: The closing date has been extended to 25/02/2016Stoke-on-Trent City Council is looking for single providers or consortia with the required expertise and experience, local knowledge/connections and established relationships with surplus food suppliers to expand the provision of free and affordable meals across the City, building on and supporting the initiatives already in place and working as far as possible with those already involved. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. 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(This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) - Click on the ITT code, you can now access any attachments by clicking the “Settings and Buyer Attachments” in the “Actions” box on the left-hand side of the page - You can now choose to “Reply” or “Reject” - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT If you require any further assistance the BravoSolution help desk is available Mon-Fri – 8am-6pm on: email: Telephone No: 0800 368 4850 Read full description ## CPV classification Other community, social and personal services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/36ecc3d7-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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