SSD1401 Supply of a Frozen Meals Service in Derbyshire.

Descriptions

To supply and deliver a frozen meals service, consisting of a main course and dessert, to vulnerable adults living in their own homes throughout Derbyshire. The provider will be expected to supply a frozen meals service which delivers a variety of culturally and dietary appropriate foods. In addition, they will be expected to supply information to users and Derbyshire Adult Care staff on the nutritional content of the meal in line with present labelling regulations so people can make an informed decision about what they eat. Assessments will be undertaken by designated Adult Care staff and this will determine how many frozen meals to be delivered to the individual and whether any associated frozen storage or reheating equipment are required. The provider will be expected to have appropriate vehicles with the capacity of transporting frozen meals. Legislation to be taken into account when providing the service includes the Food Safety Act 1990, The Food Hygiene (England) Regulations 2006 and The Quick-frozen Foodstuffs (England) Regulations 2007. Finally, consortia bids will be encouraged.