Tender: Expansion of School and Community Food Growing Programme – Thurrock Council

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Thurrock Council is seeking feedback from organisations with experience in school and community food growing, horticultural education and community capacity-building to inform the potential future development of its school and community food growing programme. In 2025/26 the Council delivered the programme across 5 schools and a community setting, supporting food growing skills, increased access to green spaces, stronger community connections and wider health and wellbeing outcomes. Building on this work, the Council is exploring expansion into additional areas, particularly where there is greatest need and potential to reduce health inequalities. This market engagement exercise will identify the capacity, capability and interest of potential suppliers, any barriers to participation, and gather feedback to shape the future service model and procurement approach.