Planning

Delivered Ready Prepared Meals 2028

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

08 Apr 2026 at 08:57

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

14 Nov 2025 at 15:10

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The planned procurement process for the supply of "Delivered Ready Prepared Meals 2028" is being initiated by Supply Chain Coordination Limited, located in London, United Kingdom. This process is currently in the planning stage and aims to establish a Framework Agreement for various food products such as frozen and chilled bulk ready meals, snacks, soups, and specialty meals. The procurement falls under the goods category and is expected to be divided into multiple lots, targeting delivery across various regions in the UK including UKC, UKD, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKJ, UKK, and UKI. Interested suppliers are invited to participate in the market engagement phase, with a Request for Information (RFI) process running from 8th April 2026 until 7th May 2026, followed by engagement meetings that will conclude by 20th July 2026. Notably, this engagement phase doesn't guarantee the launch of a formal procurement process or award of contracts.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specializing in the provision of ready meals suitable for healthcare, retail, or restaurant service settings. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability for the planned lots. Engaging in this tender allows businesses to potentially secure a position within a substantial framework agreement, enhancing their market presence and expanding their product offerings. Suppliers meeting specific requirements, including food safety accreditation and sustainability assessments, will have an advantage in this competitive procurement process. The framework's potential to adapt its approach or lot structure further opens possibilities for businesses looking to align with evolving procurement strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivered Ready Prepared Meals 2028

Notice Description

NHS Supply Chain: Food is planning to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of products including but not limited to: Frozen and Chilled Bulk ready meals, frozen and chilled snacking/mini ready meals, finger food and chilled and frozen individual cakes and puddings, soups, main entrees, vegetables, breakfast items, religious/cultural meals, texture modified meals, therapeutic diet and paediatric meals, chilled, frozen or ambient ready prepared meals that are suitable for the use in retail or restaurant services settings. The Framework Agreement is expected to be divided into lots. The lotting structure of the current Framework is: Lot 1 - Standard Ready Prepared Meals Lot 2 - Specialist Ready Prepared Meals Lot 3 - Retail Ready Prepared Meals Lot 4 - Small Community and Mental Health Site Provision Final lot structure and scope will be detailed in the future tender notice. The current intention is to use a Framework Agreement. However, NHS Supply Chain: Food reserves the right to adopt a different procurement approach if deemed more suitable. Note: For future tenders the following requirements will apply: * Micron2 Food Safety Accreditation * Modern Slavery: Tenderers that have an annual turnover of at least PS36 million must provide a link to their modern slavery statement on their website * Modern Slavery Assessment Tool (MSAT): Tenderers must have a score of 41% or above within 12 months of the Tender Close Date via https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/ * Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment: Tenderers will need to have completed the assessment and within 12 months of the Tender Close Date. Link for instructions and access for this assessment: https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhscommercial/centralcommercial-function-ccf/evergreen/ * Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP): Tenderers must have a valid CRP link on their website that meets the requirements of PPN 006 as outlined in the PPN, OR where Supplier has no website, the CRP is provided in PDF format that meets the requirements of PPN 006 as outlined in the PPN, OR excused in exceptional circumstances. CRP has to be dated within the 12 months prior to tender close date.

Planning Information

We are seeking to engage with interested suppliers who can supply the Goods detailed in the procurement description. Suppliers can express interest in the opportunity using the following link: PORTAL ACCESS & EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// - Click on "SQs Open to All Suppliers" and search for the title of the procurement: SQ_657 - Delivered Ready Prepared Meals 2028 Framework RFI Please note once you have expressed interest, you will be able to locate SQ_657 under “My SQs”. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - Click on the 'Response Form' tab. - Answer the questions in the Qualification Envelope - Click 'submit response'. On receipt of an Expression of Interest (EOI) and Request for Information (RFI), the relevant Buyer may contact you to arrange an engagement meeting. Please note this may not be undertaken with all interested Applicants due to timescales and resource. Any communication regarding this RFI will be issued either via the Messages tab on Jaggaer or by the relevant Buyer. • 08/04/2026 - 07/05/2026 - Request for Information (RFI) issued and responses reviewed. • 08/05/2026 - 20/07/2026 – Engagement meetings held with incumbent and new suppliers. Following the engagement meetings, the Category Team will analyse the feedback and input into the strategy as required. Suppliers can, at any point during the engagement period (up to 20/07/2026) contact NHS Supply Chain: Food to discuss the proposed procurement by sending a message via the Messages tab on SQ_657. There is no guarantee that a formal procurement process will be launched as a result of this early market engagement exercise, nor that any contract(s) will be placed. No remuneration or compensation etc will be paid to organisations who take part in this early market engagement exercise. Suppliers should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position. Please note the dates referred to above are subject to amendment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e1b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031755-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

15894200 - Prepared meals

15894220 - Hospital meals

15894300 - Prepared dishes

15894400 - Snacks

15896000 - Deep-frozen products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Apr 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Mar 2028 - 7 Mar 2030 1-2 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
SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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