Building contractor donates food vouchers through council’s social value initiative
Lichfield District Council’s commitment to securing social value from its contracts with suppliers has seen a building contractor donate food vouchers for people in need.
Cardo Central, which has developed five new bedsits in Bore Street for homeless people on behalf of the council, has also donated Aldi food vouchers for each occupant.
The donation was made through Lichfield District Council’s social value initiative which aims to see local residents benefit directly from its procurement spend. This ensures that for every pound spent by the council on the delivery of goods, services and works, that pound also delivers wider social, economic, or environmental benefits to the community.
Lichfield District Council is investing more than £2.1 million in temporary accommodation and providing rough sleeper housing solutions across the district. The properties will be managed by the council, with maintenance handled by its wholly owned company, Lichfield West Midlands Traded Services (LWMTS). This will ensure a swift turnaround of properties and maximise the council's ability to provide immediate assistance to those in need.
Councillor Rob Strachan, Lichfield District Council’s Cabinet Member for Financing and Commissioning, said: “I’d like to thank Cardo Central for making this kind donation. The Aldi food vouchers will be used by our Housing Options Team to give to the vulnerable people we will be rehousing.”
Cardo Central Managing Director Leigh Bullock said: “We are thrilled to have completed the refurbishment project at Bore Street, transforming the building into five welcoming bedsits for new tenants.
“As part of our commitment to social value, we are delighted to support our community by donating Aldi food vouchers to each tenant and gifting a Christmas tree to Lichfield District Council. Together, we are building a brighter, more connected future.”
