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Award

30 Jun 2026 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Delivered Ready Prepared Meals" has been completed under the management of NHS Property Services Limited, based in Stockport, England. This tender was part of the NHS Supply Chain Framework Agreement for Delivered Ready Prepared Meals 2024, focusing on Specialist Ready Prepared Meals. Classified under the industry category of "Prepared meals" with CPV code 15894200, this selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2031. The award was activated on 31st March 2026, with the complete tender process finalised by the end of March 2026.

This opportunity provides substantial business growth potential, particularly for enterprises specialising in food production and distribution. With a procurement value of £4,655,614, it offers scope for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to expand their market reach within the public sector. Businesses that are adept in supplying bulk food orders, particularly those proficient in catering to specialised dietary requirements, would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. As the awarded supplier is Apetito Limited, SMEs with a similar focus on prepared meal services could find inspiration in this framework for future bidding opportunities.

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Notice Title

Delivered Ready Prepared Meals

Notice Description

Delivered Ready Prepared Meals NHS Supply Chain Framework Agreement: Delivered Ready Prepared Meals 2024 (Lot 2 - Specialist Ready Prepared Meals) (the "Framework Agreement") & FAG 994

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-782dd40c-e84e-4a3c-be0c-969820239668
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74cab785-11ad-438b-b83b-220e2bcd3e6e
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
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
£4,655,614 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,655,614 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 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
NHS PROPERTY SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
SK4 1BS
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
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
Stockport
Electoral Ward
Brinnington & Stockport Central
Westminster Constituency
Stockport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APETITO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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