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Supply of Frozen Ready Meals GHC

GLOUCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AND CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Apr 2026 at 13:58

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Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the "Supply of Frozen Ready Meals GHC" contract, classified under the industry category of Prepared Meals. The contract, awarded to APETITO LIMITED, is situated in Gloucester, England, with delivery expected across the region of England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award level, with the award status marked active as of 1st April 2026. The tender period concluded on 31st March 2026, and the contract spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st December 2027. This initiative follows an alternative procurement method aimed at supplying frozen ready meals specifically tailored for healthcare needs.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs, given its suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises. Businesses specialising in food production, especially those with expertise in frozen meal solutions, stand well-positioned to compete. With a contract value of £798,618.87, this offers a considerable venture for suppliers of prepared meals to engage with a major healthcare entity, providing consistent services across a significant timeframe. Companies equipped to deliver high-quality meal solutions for the healthcare sector will find this an advantageous prospect to expand their market presence and establish pivotal partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Frozen Ready Meals GHC

Notice Description

Supply of Frozen Ready Meals for GHC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-458bed01-291b-4a42-9ec7-9f7a3a07528b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3e4bccb-064d-453d-9f52-727a0890bdf3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15894200 - Prepared meals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£798,618 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AND CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2EL
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APETITO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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