Appointment of a Service Provider to Develop the Social Supermarket Network and Deliver a Community Growing and Food Skills Programme Supported by PEACEPLUS

Opportunity overview

The purpose of this tender is to establish a coordinated and sustainable service across multiple social supermarket locations and partner organisations. The Contractor shall deliver two complementary workstreams in line with the objectives under Theme 1Building Peaceful and Thriving Communities: Workstream 1 Development of a sustainable food supply network for participating social supermarkets. Workstream 2 Delivery of a community growing and food skills programme across five participating locations. Building on this local network, the project will address immediate needs associated with food poverty and food insecurity while helping participants develop a more positive and sustainable relationship with food. Delivery will include practical activity focused on health and nutrition, cooking and eating well on a budget, community growing and shared meals. Participants will be supported to make informed dietary choice, gain the confidence, skills and knowledge to purchase, grow and prepare food that meets their needs and reduce barriers relating to cost, choice and access.

Lot 1 — Contract lot

Estimated lot value including VAT: £198k

Contract starts: 4 January 2027

Initial contract ends: 31 January 2029

Contracting authority

Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Craigavon Civic and Conference Centre PO Box 66 Lakeview Road, Craigavon, BT64 1AL, UKN07, United Kingdom Email: procurement@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk

Procurement timetable and procedure

Procedure: Below threshold - open competition

Clarification deadline: 11 November 2026 at 11:59 pm

Submission deadline: 18 November 2026 at 11:59 pm

Electronic submissions: allowed

CPV Classification

85322000 — Community action programme; 79411000 — General management consultancy services; 98000000 — Other community, social and personal services; 80561000 — Health training services

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