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provision of ready prepared meals

LINCOLNSHIRE PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION NHS TRUST

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15 Jul 2026 at 13:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "provision of ready prepared meals" was conducted by the Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation NHS Trust, aiming to supply prepared meals across the East Midlands. This tender falls under the "Prepared meals" industry category and reached the award stage on 1st May 2026, with a contract value of £1,020,000. The contract, procured via a selective call-off from a framework agreement, is set to span from 4th June 2026 to 3rd June 2029. Key dates include the tender period that ended on 30th April 2026, signalling the conclusion of the initial bidding phase and paving the way for the contract award.

This contract presents a growth opportunity for companies in the prepared meals sector, particularly those capable of delivering quality goods within a framework agreement setting. The procurement caters primarily to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), even though the completed contract was awarded to APETITO LIMITED, a large-scale supplier. Businesses with the necessary logistics and experience to serve the East Midlands could find alignment and growth potential through similar NHS contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

provision of ready prepared meals

Notice Description

provision of ready prepared meals for Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation NHS Trust Additional information: Values and dates include all options and extensions, there is no guarantee of the extension period (12 months) or the full value of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d04c958b-ce12-4949-a5d7-5bb3fa1efd3f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
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
£1,020,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,020,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2026 - 3 Jun 2029 3-4 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
LINCOLNSHIRE PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN5 7JH
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APETITO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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