Award

Supply of Specialist Prepared Ready Meals

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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Award

30 Jan 2026 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was spearheaded by the Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust for the supply of Specialist Prepared Ready Meals, under the NHS Supply Chain Framework. This contract, classified under CPV code 15894200 (Prepared meals), focuses on the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has been completed, having reached the 'award' stage on 30th January 2026, with the contract set to commence on 1st February 2026 and concluding by 31st January 2029. The procurement followed a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, involving a contract valued at £331,023.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses in the prepared meals industry, particularly those capable of engaging in framework agreements. Companies with experience in delivering quality ready-prepared meals could find this contract particularly appealing, although the suitability conditions did not specifically focus on encouraging small or voluntary community organisations. Maple Fine Foods Limited, a small to medium enterprise, was awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for other SMEs with relevant expertise to successfully compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Supply of Specialist Prepared Ready Meals

Notice Description

Supply of Specialist Prepared Ready Meals Additional information: Further competition under the NHS Supply Chain Framework - Delivered Ready Prepared Meals - Ref: 2023/S 000-021967 - Lot 2 - Specialist Ready Prepared Meals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-41d8aef8-4d63-48b3-b3ec-654265d7c999
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32d89cf6-5cc6-4247-bd4e-e034df04b728
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£331,023 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£331,023 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 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
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Jude Alvares
Contact Email
jude.alvares@nhs.net
Contact Phone
0115 9691169

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 1PB
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAPLE FINE FOODS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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