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Welfare Meals - 25/26

LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON

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28 Jul 2026 at 10:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Sutton has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Welfare Meals - 25/26," classified under the prepared meals and meals-on-wheels services industry. The process reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Apetito Limited. The direct procurement method was utilised, with the direct award completed on 30th September 2025. The contract is valued at £210,000 and has a duration from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026, with delivery across regions in England, UK. The initial contract is for 12 months with an option to extend for an additional year.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of ready meals and related services, focusing particularly on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which were deemed suitable. By securing a contract with a public authority like the London Borough of Sutton, companies can strengthen their portfolio and expand their reach within the UK. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality meals consistently on a large scale would be well-positioned to fulfil such contracts, potentially expanding their footprint in government procurement networks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Welfare Meals - 25/26

Notice Description

A contract for the provision of Ready Meals. The contract is for 12 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb0ae00d-f6d1-4569-9fc9-ce6252dd00ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eee6431c-cf61-452b-bf1c-245cc7e909ed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

15894200 - Prepared meals

55521100 - Meals-on-wheels services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
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
LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SUTTON
Postcode
SM1 1EA
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
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
Sutton
Electoral Ward
Sutton Central
Westminster Constituency
Sutton and Cheam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APETITO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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