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Provision of Delivered Ready Prepared Meals

TEES ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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01 Aug 2025 at 09:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the provision of delivered ready prepared meals, appointing Apetito Ltd through a call-off from the NHS Supply Chain framework. This contract, worth £1,429,759.56, commenced on 1st August 2025 and will run until 31st July 2027, with the option for two additional 12-month extensions. The procurement used a selective method, focusing on meal delivery services within the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically meal delivery services, according to CPV classification 55521200.

This contract represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for large-scale providers that specialise in food services for healthcare sectors. Whilst the opportunity itself was closed to competition being a call-off from an existing framework, the substantial value and extended timeframe indicate a stable and potentially lucrative partnership for Apetito Ltd. Businesses operating in similar frameworks or those seeking to supply large-scale public sector meal delivery services can derive insights into the competitive landscape and strategic alignment, aiming to position themselves effectively for future tenders in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Delivered Ready Prepared Meals

Notice Description

CDD services on behalf of Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust have appointed Apetito Ltd via a call off without competition utilising NHS Supply Chain Delivered Ready Prepared Meals Lot 1: Standard Ready Prepared Meals, framework reference: 2023/S 000-021967, for the provision of delivered ready prepared meals. This is for a period of 24 months with 2 optional 12 month extensions .

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88ca0ada-93b7-4b0e-832c-f1d9fab5f66d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64005f3e-b95f-4598-a550-595f517af525
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55521200 - Meal delivery service

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,191,466 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,429,759 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 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
TEES ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 2TS
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Brinkburn & Faverdale
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APETITO (U K

Further Information

Notice Documents

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