Leicestershire County Council · Awarded contract

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Award of Whole School Food & Nutrition Programme to Soil Association by Leicestershire County Council

Awarded 31 Mar 2017

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Awarded31 Mar 2017

Value£540,000.00

SupplierSoil Association

AgencyLeicestershire County Council

RegionEast Midlands

CategoryEducation & Training

Ended 8y 7mo ago12mo term

Awarded 31 Mar 2017Expired 30 Mar 2018

About

Leicestershire County Council awarded a contract to Soil Association for the Whole School Food & Nutrition Programme, a sustainable health and education initiative under the Leicestershire Healthy Schools Programme.

The programme aims to transform school meals and food education by equipping pupils and families with skills to cook, grow, and enjoy affordable food, and increasing understanding of food origins.

It uses food to engage the community, improve lunchtime experiences, and enrich classroom learning through farm visits and practical cooking and growing activities.

Available to every school in Leicestershire, the contract is for an initial 12-month term with an option to extend for up to 24 months, valued at £540,000.

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