Planning

Prepared Meals

NHS PROPERTY SERVICES

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PlanningUpdate

04 Jun 2025 at 10:44

Planning

20 May 2025 at 07:55

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Property Services is preparing to retender a contract for "Prepared Meals," an opportunity targeted within the goods industry category. Located at Regent House, Heaton Lane in Stockport, United Kingdom, NHS Property Services operates as a public authority under sub-central government classification. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with a planned procurement notice published on 4th June 2025. The contract period is expected to span from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2028, with an option for renewal, extending possibly until 31st January 2029. Businesses interested should note that the next steps in the tendering process will be communicated by 30th June 2025.

This upcoming tender for prepared meals, valued at over £3 million, presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs capable of delivering goods within the CPV classification of prepared meals. With a gross amount of £3,677,028, this procurement is above threshold, offering ample prospect for business expansion within the food supply sector. Companies that are adept at forming framework agreements may find this tender especially attractive, given the potential for continued business relationships beyond the initial contract term. Engaging with this tender could enable businesses to expand their footprint in public sector procurement, enhancing their portfolio and establishing long-term partnerships with NHS Property Services.

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Notice Title

Prepared Meals

Notice Description

Retender of Prepared Meals

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0517da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029813-2025
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
£3,064,190 £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
1 Feb 2026 - 31 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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