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Supply of Frozen Ready Meals GMS

GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS SUBSIDIARY COMPANY LIMITED

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Award

27 Apr 2026 at 13:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process organised by Gloucestershire Hospitals Subsidiary Company Limited is titled "Supply of Frozen Ready Meals GMS" under the industry category of prepared meals. This procurement is located in Gloucester, United Kingdom, with delivery addresses specified in England. The process is in the 'Award' stage with the contract beginning on 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st December 2027. The contract was awarded to Apetito Limited on this date with the notice published on 27th April 2026. The total value of the awarded contract amounts to £1,039,045.06 GBP.

This contract for supplying frozen ready meals presents an excellent opportunity for large businesses, particularly those in the food manufacturing and distribution sectors, looking to expand their market within the health services industry. The procurement method details suggest specialised processes that may favour businesses experienced in handling frozen food supplies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable for participation, indicating potential growth avenues for smaller businesses equipped with the requisite capabilities to meet the tender’s demands. This collaboration with a notable healthcare buyer can facilitate significant business growth and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Frozen Ready Meals GMS

Notice Description

Supply of Frozen Ready Meals for GMS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce047c97-d6f0-473d-9ee7-f6fd94df7f0c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1634fe4-8cb0-43f8-bad4-103ee96217bc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,039,045 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS SUBSIDIARY COMPANY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2EL
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
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
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APETITO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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