[BCFSN] RFQ -ideation study of virtual circular food economy for newcomer/racialized residents and foodpreneurs

[Fiona Stevenson]

Hello

I’d appreciate if you can share with the attached Request for Quote with associated networks regarding a consultant able to take a deep dive on a possible food justice based social enterprise concept in Surrey. Please see the attached RFQ for details including compensation, detailed project concept and activities, and timelines. Below is a quick overview of the project. We are seeking a consultant able to use design thinking for early stage exploration of the concept.

Best regards

Fiona




Aim of Project:

Using a design thinking approach, to validate whether a virtual circular food economy promoting platform and online marketplace aligns to the needs of newcomer/racialized residents and foodpreneurs and further ideate it to ensure it fosters food security.



Objectives:

- Investigate the main difficult to access foods that are a priority for newcomers in each of the Surrey neighbourhoods and whether or not co-operative buying power would support access.

- Explore appetite for and feasibility of bulk buying clubs as a mechanism for food security and food

justice organizing and related platform functionality.

- Profile racialized/newcomer foodpreneurs in Surrey, assessing interest for involvement in the initiative and their needs in relation to meaningful contribution to a circular food economy.

- Carry out an initial exploration of: feasibility, potential for growth, an ethical supply chain and potential collaboration for the Strategic Impact Focus Stage.

- Create a prototype for further testing and feasibility assessment to move the project into the Strategic Impact Focus stage.



Activities:

- Community engagement focus groups for user insight

- Supplier engagement survey and focus groups

- Desk research on: Surrey business profile, market research, operational/technical feasibility, growth forecasts, potential models, ethical supply chain, software solutions

- Facilitation of Working Group to drive engagement strategy and develop prototype

- Data analysis and writing of final research report
- Reporting to funder and involvement in IRP developmental evaluation.



Fiona Stevenson | Senior Manager, Community Development
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