How to win: Community Food Bank/Food Distribution Hub Operations

About this contract

Cambourne Town Council is seeking an experienced registered Charity or Community Interest Company (CIC) to occupy and operate from its new building to deliver foodbank and/or community food distribution services. The Council is particularly interested in organisations that can demonstrate: Proven experience in delivering foodbank, food distribution, or wider food insecurity support services Strong safeguarding, governance, and operational procedures Previous work in partnership with, or alongside, local government authorities The ability to operate sustainably and meet community need effectively A track record of partnership working with local agencies and voluntary sector organisations Applicants must be able to provide a minimum of two references, with preference given to organisations able to evidence prior collaboration with local authority or public sector partners. This opportunity is intended to support the delivery of essential community services from a suitable, well-located facility within Cambourne, strengthening local provision for residents in need. How to apply / express interest: Interested organisations should submit an expression of interest out

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Community Centre scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £15,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 25 June 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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