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Patient And Retail: Sandwiches & Ready To Eat Meal Solutions

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

26 Jan 2026 at 10:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 Jan 2026 at 11:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 12:20

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is initiating a procurement process for the provision of "Patient And Retail: Sandwiches & Ready To Eat Meal Solutions." This tender encompasses goods within the food industry, specifically targeting sandwiches and ready-to-eat meals, including salads and pasta. Located in Cardiff, Wales, the engagement phase of the procurement is scheduled, with initial supplier sessions planned for 18 February 2026. Interested parties are advised to register through Sell2Wales by 6 February 2026, with further opportunities for clarifications available until 27 February 2026. The contract period is projected to start on 1 October 2026, with a planned duration until 30 September 2029, potentially extending to 2030.

This procurement presents a significant business opportunity for suppliers specialising in food products, particularly SMEs capable of delivering high-quality sandwiches and ready-to-eat meals. The substantial contract value of GBP 9.8 million underscores the potential for revenue growth and strategic partnerships with the NHS. Businesses that can offer reliable supply and innovative food solutions tailored to NHS requirements are likely to find this tender especially lucrative. The planned engagement sessions will further enable suppliers to understand the procurement strategy and align their offerings accordingly.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Patient And Retail: Sandwiches & Ready To Eat Meal Solutions

Notice Description

Tender for the Provision of Patient and Retail Sandwiches and Ready to eat meals including salads and pastas.

Planning Information

NWSSP will be holding initial supplier engagement sessions on the following date: 18/02/2026. Following these sessions there will be opportunity for further clarification from both the contracting authority and interested suppliers until 27/02/2026 Please register your interest through Sell2Wales only, as soon as possible and no later than 06/02/2026 to be included in the above sessions. Following your registration of interest you will be asked to provide your availability and provided with the product list and a set of questions to prepare for the session. The engagement sessions will be an opportunity for the contracting authority to share our broad intentions around the tender, and to also further inform the procurement strategy via dialogue with interested parties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05227d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006503-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

15811510 - Sandwiches

15811511 - Prepared sandwiches

15851200 - Prepared pasta and couscous

15851210 - Prepared pasta

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Joseph Healey
Contact Email
joseph.healey@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501623

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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