Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ca0-b914-73e2-89ba-500dd17efcf4/research-to-inform-a-good-food-economy-plan-in-barking-and-dagenham closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Research to inform a Good Food Economy Plan in Barking and Dagenham [London Borough Of Barking And Dagenham](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-borough-of-barking-and-dagenham) Estimated value £20,000 Published 14 Mar 2022 Deadline Closed 1 Apr 2022 ## 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 We are delighted to be able to offer organisations the chance to bid for a contract to support the vision, priorities and approach to the development of a Good Food Economy Plan in Barking & Dagenham. We are looking for an expert individual or organisation to help us with this piece of research, the purpose of which is to: - Understand the diversity of local food culture and knowledge, and perspectives on food-related challenges among different communities; - Map the existing initiatives, resources and opportunities that we can work with to build a healthier, more affordable, more sustainable local food system; - Explore what we can learn from wider evidence, good practice standards and place-based approaches to building healthier, more affordable, more sustainable local food systems; - Involve community stakeholders and resident groups engaged in food issues in decisions about the vision, goals and activities of a Good Food Economy Plan in Barking and Dagenham. We are committed to ensuring that no one is left behind in Barking & Dagenham, and this research will form part of the realisation of the council's wider ambition to reduce unemployment, inactivity and low pay, and tackle the related high levels of food insecurity and obesity in the borough. It will help inform a programme of work to ensure the proposed re-location of London's historic wholesale food markets to the borough deliver wider economic and social benefits for local residents. If you would like more information about this opportunity, please contact Tess Lanning, Head of Enterprise and Employment Strategy, via email to: Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/bcd14876-e847-4430-a1e8-9c0197800ea5) 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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