Supply and Distribution of Frozen Patient Meals - Bulk Meals

NHS PROPERTY SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

16 Jun 2026 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, conducted by NHS Property Services Limited, involves the supply and distribution of frozen patient meals under the NHS Supply Chain Framework Agreement for delivered ready-prepared meals. This contract, titled "Supply and Distribution of Frozen Patient Meals - Bulk Meals," falls under the industry category of prepared meals and is set in England, United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 13 May 2026 to N.H. Case Limited. The tender was initially planned to end on 31 March 2026, with the contract period starting on 1 April 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2031. The procurement process employed was a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, offering a contract valued at GBP 669,875.

This award creates significant business opportunities for suppliers specialising in prepared meals, particularly those capable of supplying bulk quantities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly attractive given its selective procurement method, favourable for those within framework agreements. Businesses located in the United Kingdom that can reliably deliver quality meals across England and have existing experience in serving institutional clients such as healthcare services can benefit significantly from this tender. This procurement is a noteworthy opportunity for companies aiming to expand their service reach and establish partnerships in the public sector food supply chain.

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Notice Title

Supply and Distribution of Frozen Patient Meals - Bulk Meals

Notice Description

Supply and Distribution of Frozen Patient Meals - Bulk Meals NHS Supply Chain Framework Agreement: Delivered Ready Prepared Meals 2024 (Lot 1 - Standard Ready Prepared Meals & Lot 2 - Specialist Ready Prepared Meals)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-937c20b5-a2a2-4397-ad9c-ee26a1ee6f76
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d208e2ed-727d-4704-8cea-1d13b7e14a92
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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
£669,875 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£669,875 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20261 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

N.H. CASE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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