Award

Extension of contract

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

28 Feb 2025 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has awarded an extension of the contract for the supply of delivered ready-prepared meals. This falls under the industry category of meal-serving services, with the project being situated in various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £836,608.76, commences on 1 April 2025 and concludes on 31 March 2026. The tender stage has been completed, with the award being made to Apetito Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Trowbridge, Wiltshire.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies operating within the food services industry, particularly those with capabilities in delivering ready-prepared meals on a large scale. Businesses well-suited to compete in similar future tenders would include large-scale meal service providers with the ability to meet rigorous delivery schedules across diverse locations. Despite not being suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specifically for this contract, it demonstrates the potential volume and value in public sector catering services.

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Notice Title

Extension of contract

Notice Description

1 year extension for Supply of Delivered Ready Prepared Meals

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b4ceb04c-2c97-4b91-b8ae-86a649eacdd4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9b7f8b6-823d-4616-9d35-8a9ca100dbe9
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55320000 - Meal-serving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£836,608 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£836,608 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Alexandra Remes
Contact Email
alexandra.remes1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 6SE
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester North
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APETITO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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