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Funds for meals

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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19 Jan 2026 at 13:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Funds for meals" was conducted by the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority within the central government sector. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on food, beverages, and related products for vulnerable patients. Located in Cambridge, UK, the procurement was completed with the status of the tender marked as complete. The contract, which got underway on 19th January 2026 and is set to end on 18th January 2027, was awarded to Apetito Ltd, a company based in Trowbridge. The procurement method applied was a below threshold process, with an undisclosed specific procurement method. Key dates include the contract signing on 7th January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the food and catering industry, particularly those capable of supplying meals designed for vulnerable populations within healthcare settings. Large enterprises like Apetito Ltd, known for their expertise in this sector, are well-suited to fulfil such contracts, exemplifying the potential for growth when businesses match their capabilities with public sector needs. Engagement in similar tenders could enhance business portfolios in supplying essential services to the healthcare sector, thereby fostering further industry-specific growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Funds for meals

Notice Description

980 - Funds to provide IDISSI meals for vulnerable CUH patients.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0608b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004339-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tracey.leigh3@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0QQ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APETITO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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