Planning

Frozen Meals & Desserts

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

21 Apr 2026 at 14:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 12:29

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is facilitated by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust. The tender titled "Frozen Meals & Desserts" falls under the industry category of prepared meals, hospital meals, and soups. It is planned to be executed across the UK, specifically in the region of Wales (UKL). Currently at the planning stage, the process includes initial supplier engagement sessions scheduled on 7th May 2026, with later opportunities for clarification until the 18th of May 2026. Businesses interested should register by 1st May 2026. The procurement is set under Welsh devolved regulations, with a two-year contract period starting from January 2027 and possible renewals extending to January 2031.

This tender represents lucrative potential for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) able to meet the requirements for supplying frozen meals and desserts, including specialised IDDSI meals. Companies with expertise in prepared food services, particularly those adept in hospital meal preparation, are well-suited to tender, given the procurement focus on providing nutritional specifications. By engaging in NHS Wales's procurement process, businesses can expand their reach within the public sector health market, leveraging collaborations and framework agreements to enhance visibility and establish long-term contracts with public organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Frozen Meals & Desserts

Notice Description

For the supply and provision of the following frozen meal product categories to NHS Wales: - Individual, Small and Large Portion Meals, Desserts and Side Dishes - IDDSI Meals, Desserts & Snacks - Frozen Soups

Planning Information

NWSSP will be holding initial supplier engagement sessions on the following date: 07/05/2026. Following these sessions, there will be opportunity for further clarification from both the Contracting Authority and interested suppliers until 18/05/2026. Please register your interest by no later than 01/05/2026 to be included in the above sessions. Following your registration of interest, you will be asked to provide your availability, and provided with an initial product list, nutritional specification, and a set of questions to prepare for the session. The engagement sessions will be an opportunity for the Contracting Authority to share initial thoughts and plans relating to the tender, and to obtain market feedback to further inform the procurement strategy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052290
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036258-2026
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

15891000 - Soups and broths

15894200 - Prepared meals

15894220 - Hospital meals

15894300 - Prepared dishes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,777,951 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Jul 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jan 2027 - 11 Jan 2029 2-3 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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