Award

Provision of Prepared Meals

NHS HIGHLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2021 at 09:45

Award

25 Mar 2021 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Highland is seeking to provide a service for the supply and delivery of prepared meals to service users' homes throughout its geographical area, with the project titled "Provision of Prepared Meals." This procurement falls under the services category with a specific focus on meals-on-wheels services, classified under CPV code 55521100. The procurement method used is "limited," indicating a direct award without prior competition, driven by extreme urgency due to unforeseen circumstances relating to Covid-19. The total contract value is £180,000, and the contract was signed on 17th March 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in catering or food service sectors, particularly those able to adapt meal offerings to cater to various dietary requirements such as modified texture and ethnic meals. Companies with a proven track record in providing meal delivery services, especially those familiar with public sector contracts, will find this opportunity beneficial for expanding their operations. Since the contracting body is a health authority, businesses should highlight their experience in adhering to safety and quality standards while ensuring service continuity.

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Notice Title

Provision of Prepared Meals

Notice Description

NHS Highland requires the provision of a Service to supply and deliver Prepared Meals to our Service Users homes throughout NHS Highland's geographical area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Highland requires the provision of a Service to supply and deliver Prepared Meals to our Service Users homes throughout NHS Highland's geographical area. The service requirement will consist of a main meal and desert or a main meal and soup. Modified texture meals and Ethnic and Special Dietary Meals shall also be provided.

Procurement Information

This direct award has been put in place due to a delay in the current re-procurement exercise and the need to ensure a smooth transition and ensure service continuity during the current Covid-19 period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029f31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013166-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55521100 - Meals-on-wheels services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HIGHLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nhsh.tenders@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1463704054

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3BW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APETITO

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