Planning

Pre-prepared ready meals

NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

16 Apr 2025 at 14:30

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay are conducting a pre-market engagement for the procurement of pre-prepared ready meals. The procurement falls under the industry category of prepared meals (CPV: 15894200) and is currently in the planning stage. The key milestone for this engagement is set for 14 May 2025. The procurement process will take place in Carlisle, with delivery addressed to postal code CA2 7HY in the United Kingdom. The documentation for the pre-market engagement will be available via the Atamis e-sourcing portal starting from 30 April 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the preparation and supply of dietary-specific ready meals, including halal, kosher, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and allergen-free options. The engagement aims to gather insights from specialist providers to inform the procurement specifications and prepare for future demand. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate in this process. Interested suppliers should register on the Atamis e-sourcing portal and can seek assistance from the provided helpdesk contact for any queries or issues with the portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-prepared ready meals

Notice Description

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay are conducting a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) to enable the Trust to build the foundation for a successful procurement renewal. In this engagement we hope to gather an insight into the market as well as giving yourselves as specialist providers an opportunity to both inform the specification and to get ready for demand. This requirement will include: Texture modified meals and small meals Small community and mental health provision Dietary requirements including halal, kosher, vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free and allergen meals. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the pre market engagement, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Suppliers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk PLEASE NOTE - Pre Market Engagement documentation will be available via Atamis from 30th April 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9dd95615-0104-4be1-8910-b797ea1915f9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b351eb60-ada8-4581-b106-41e0cc7c8cf6
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED 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
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA2 7HY
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

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