Planning

Prepared Meals Provision

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 15:37

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust involves the planned provision of prepared meals under the title "Prepared Meals Provision" across its facilities. This is classified under the industry category of "services," specifically focusing on a meal delivery service, with a procurement value of £3,360,000 gross. The procurement will take place in the UK regions of South East (UKJ) and South West (UKK) England. Currently in the planning stage, key dates include a future notice date of 23 May 2025, with the contract period expected to run from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, potentially extending to 31 March 2029. The procurement method utilises a dynamic purchasing system, suggestive of an adaptive and competitive tendering process.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in food service delivery, particularly those capable of furnishing prepared meals at scale. Companies experienced in healthcare catering and logistics across various regions will find this contract suitable, offering a stable, long-term arrangement with a respected public authority. The planned nature of this tender allows potential bidders to align their offerings with the requirements of a comprehensive public meals delivery service, aligning with both regional distribution and potential service renewals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prepared Meals Provision

Notice Description

Provision of Patient Meals Trust Wide Contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05247f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026961-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55521200 - Meal delivery service

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Alexandra Remes
Contact Email
alexandra.remes1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01243831745

Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 2DH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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