Provision of Community Meals Service for Older and Vulnerable Residents in Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Community Meals Service for Older and Vulnerable Residents in Buckinghamshire
Awarded 31 Jul 2020
Awarded31 Jul 2020
Value£1,479,893.00
SupplierApetito Limited
AgencyBuckinghamshire Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 3y 3mo ago2y 12mo term
Awarded 31 July 2020Expired 30 July 2023
About
Buckinghamshire Council awarded a contract to Apetito Limited for the provision of a Community Meals service, part of a statutory care service designed to meet the needs of older and vulnerable people living in Buckinghamshire who have been assessed as needing support to remain in their own homes.
The service enables customers to lead a more independent life with flexibility and choice.
The contract value is £1,479,893, with a term from 1 August 2020 to 31 July 2023 and an option to extend for a further 24 months in two 12-month increments.
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