CPH089 Feeding Derbyshire

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a provider to strategically lead and support the food insecurity approach in Derbyshire to ensure vulnerable residents have access to a range of solutions to give them access to affordable and nutritious food across Derbyshire Excluding Derby City

The Provider will

Lead and coordinate the Feeding Derbyshire and Affordable Food Networks and associated activities to deliver an extensive programme of support to new and existing community food pantries

Engage with key stakeholders including, but not limited to Food banks community pantries community cafes breakfast clubs CVSs Community Voluntary Support Citizens Advice Offices Age UK FareShare, HIS Church district and borough councils the County Council Locality health partnerships Financial Inclusion Groups

Deliver professional services co-ordination and provide strategic support to the Councils food insecurity programme for the Derbyshire population

There will be a six month mobilisation period from 01 October 2023 to 31 March 2024

The Contract will commence on 01 April 2024 for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further three 12 month periods up to a maximum of 5 years subject to available funding