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BTH23-156 Delivered Ready Prepared Meals

BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Apr 2026 at 14:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "BTH23-156 Delivered Ready Prepared Meals" has been completed by the Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Bradford, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the category of meal-preparation services, with the procurement carried out through an open procedure. The contract commenced on 1st November 2023 and runs until 30th October 2026, valued at £2,953,197. APETITO LIMITED has been awarded the contract to supply these services. The award was officially confirmed on 1st November 2023, with details published later on 27th April 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in meal-preparation services, as it involves the delivery of ready-prepared meals to a major healthcare provider over an extensive period. Smaller enterprises and VCSEs were deemed unsuitable for this particular engagement, signalling potential for mature companies capable of delivering substantial quantities reliably. APETITO LIMITED's expertise in large-scale food supply likely contributed to their success, demonstrating a market opportunity for similar companies to pursue future collaborations in the healthcare catering sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BTH23-156 Delivered Ready Prepared Meals

Notice Description

elivered Ready Prepared Meals

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ce380c4-e4d5-4bf5-a824-0bbc0d00b14c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79fe6618-4542-456b-b4d5-d235817fc33c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55321000 - Meal-preparation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,953,197 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,953,197 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 30 Oct 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD9 6RJ
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Toller
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APETITO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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