Planning

Pre-prepared Ready Meals

NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

23 Apr 2025 at 10:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of "Pre-prepared Ready Meals" is currently in the planning stage. This opportunity is driven by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, targeting the delivery of standard and specialist ready meals, including dietary-specific options such as halal and vegan. The industry category is goods, with a focus on prepared meals, and the procurement process is initiated in Carlisle and Kendal, UK, under the observation of central government public authority guidelines. Pre-market engagement is scheduled to conclude by 14th May 2025, which will inform whether the procurement route will involve a framework or an official tendering process. Key procurement timelines include the start and end contract periods from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028, with a potential renewal extending to 31st July 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in food preparation and delivery, particularly those capable of providing diverse dietary solutions. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, as the procurement suitability criteria explicitly include these business types. Given the substantial contract value of over £1.3 million and the involvement of major NHS Trusts, businesses that can efficiently manage large-scale food distribution and comply with health and dietary standards will find lucrative prospects in this tender. Engaging in this contract enhances business visibility and forges valuable partnerships in the public health sector, thereby fostering business growth and expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-prepared Ready Meals

Notice Description

Provision of standard and specialist ready meals to University Hospital of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust and North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Includes: 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.

Planning Information

Pre-market engagement for pre-prepared ready meals. The results from this will determine the Procurement route the Trusts will take, whether this will be a framework or tendering.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05062f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016460-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£1,372,786 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
Hannah Clery
Contact Email
hannah.clery@mbht.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
01229 614089

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)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLD1 Cumbria, TLD4 Lancashire
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal South
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Further Information

Notice Documents

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