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CWC23204- Prepared Meals

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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25 Apr 2025 at 12:10

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Wolverhampton Council has awarded a contract under the title "CWC23204- Prepared Meals" using a direct award procurement method. This contract is aimed at supplying prepared meals for the Council's hot Meals on Wheels service and will be executed through a call-off from the ESPO framework 58_23 for ready meals. The procurement falls under the services category within the prepared meals industry (CPV id: 15894200), with an estimated value of £1,087,000. Apetito Limited has been named as the supplier, and the contract period runs from 20th February 2025 to 19th February 2028. This award is targeted at the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom and was finalised with an official award date on 17th February 2025.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in the prepared meals sector, especially those looking to expand their reach within the public sector catering services. Businesses fitting this profile can benefit from stable, long-term contracts and the chance to bolster their reputation through association with municipal service provision projects. Suppliers capable of meeting stringent requirements for quality and cost efficiency in meal preparation and delivery would be particularly well-placed to compete for similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

CWC23204- Prepared Meals

Notice Description

The contract will provide the City of Wolverhampton Council (CWC) Catering Services with prepared meals for the Council's provision of the hot Meals on Wheels service. Call off ESPO framework 58_23 Ready meals

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b0ddd65-758f-4d09-b2f2-b78a2bdf0bc0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d3213f7-8041-4b77-b077-82a0876338a2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15894200 - Prepared meals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,087,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,087,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2025 - 19 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kafayat Olaniji
Contact Email
kafayat.olaniji@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1902551155

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1RL
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APETITO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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