Planning

Prepared Meals

NHS PROPERTY SERVICES

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PlanningUpdate

04 Jun 2025 at 10:48

Planning

19 May 2025 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Property Services is planning a procurement process for the supply of prepared meals in a tender identified as "Prepared Meals." The procurement process is currently at the planning update stage. The tender is based in Stockport, United Kingdom, and involves a contract period from 19th January 2026 to 18th January 2028, with the possibility of renewal extending up to 18th January 2029. The estimated contract value is £1,495,343, with a gross amount of £1,794,411.60. The industry category falls under goods, specifically prepared meals. The tender documents are planned to be published on 30th June 2025, indicating key dates for interested parties to prepare bids.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the food and catering industries, particularly those specialising in the production and supply of prepared meals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the stated suitability for these types of businesses. The tender offers a stable business opportunity, with a sizeable contract budget and potential for long-term engagement if renewed. Businesses with reliable supply chains and the ability to meet high-volume demands will find this tender particularly advantageous, allowing for growth in public sector contract fulfillment.

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Notice Title

Prepared Meals

Notice Description

Retendering exercise to commence for opportunity to go back to market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05178d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029817-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£1,495,343 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS PROPERTY SERVICES
Contact Name
TBC
Contact Email
nhsps.pipeline.notices@property.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
SK4 1BS
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stockport
Electoral Ward
Brinnington & Stockport Central
Westminster Constituency
Stockport

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