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Menu bank - Food Platform

NHS ENGLAND

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20 Feb 2026 at 15:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Menu bank - Food Platform" was conducted by NHS England, a central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom. The process is now in the award stage, having been completed and the contract actively fulfilling its purpose. Axis 12 Limited, located in London, has been awarded the contract to deliver and manage a digital food platform for NHS healthcare catering teams. This initiative focuses on sustainable food procurement and integrates DEFRA requirements for environmental standards and British food origin. The contract was signed on 29th January 2026 and runs from 2nd February 2026 to 31st March 2026, with a value of £67,518 (excluding VAT). The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold without competition.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital platform solutions, data analytics, and sustainability practices within healthcare. Businesses that provide environmentally friendly and educational solutions would be well-suited to collaborate or compete in similar procurement processes. Companies with expertise in digital infrastructures, food supply chain management, environmental compliance, and healthcare services are likely to find valuable growth opportunities by engaging with such projects. This contract supports national food education and recipe development, giving businesses in these sectors a chance to demonstrate their innovative capabilities in enhancing sustainable food practices and contributing to health objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Menu bank - Food Platform

Notice Description

Axis 12 will deliver and manage a secure digital food platform for NHS healthcare catering teams, enabling the collection, reporting and analysis of data on Higher Environmental Standards and sustainable food procurement. They will provide functionality that supports national food education, recipe development, chef training and supplier information, while integrating DEFRA requirements to ensure consistent messaging on environmental standards and British food origin. The platform will generate detailed insights to help NHS England strengthen sustainable food practices and progress wider Net Zero and healthy eating objectives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06597f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015775-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,518 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AXIS 12

Further Information

Notice Documents

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