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Open tender · Notice 101389-2026
Appointment of a Service Provider to Develop the Social Supermarket Network and Deliver a Community Growing and Food Skills Programme Supported by PEACEPLUS
- Value
- £165k
- Closes
- 18 Nov 2026 (10 days)
- Where
- Northern Ireland
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Not stated
- Contract
- 4 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2029
In plain English
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council wants a provider to build a food supply network for its social supermarkets and run a community growing and food skills programme across five locations, supported by PEACEPLUS funding. The contract is worth an estimated £165,000 and runs from 4 January 2027 to 31 January 2029; bids are open now and close on 18 November 2026.
Good fit for: Community food, social enterprise or health and nutrition organisations with experience running local growing and cooking programmes.
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What the buyer says
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.
Getting the documents
etendersni.gov.uk (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).
Procedure: Below threshold - open competition (Open: anyone can bid (a lower-value contract with lighter rules)). Published 27 Oct 2026.
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