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For delivery of meals to Facilities, Edenbridge Memorial Health Centre

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Apr 2026 at 09:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust involves a contract for the delivery of meals to the Edenbridge Memorial Health Centre in Edenbridge from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. This project falls under the industry category of food, beverages, tobacco, and related products with a focus on public authority within central government. The procurement process has been completed using a direct method below the threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 17 March 2026, with Apetito Limited awarded the contract for supplying the goods. Delivery locations span various regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of food services to healthcare facilities. With the contract awarded to Apetito Limited, a large-scale supplier, businesses in the food and beverages sector seeking similar contracts can leverage this model to enhance their capabilities in meal delivery services for NHS facilities. Companies with experience in logistics, supply chain management, and regional distribution could find potential growth paths in similar tenders throughout the UK. Those looking to expand their reach in the public sector, particularly within NHS trusts, will find this area promising for creating synergies and expanding operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

For delivery of meals to Facilities, Edenbridge Memorial Health Centre

Notice Description

For delivery of meals to Facilities, Edenbridge Memorial Health Centre, Four Elms Road, Edenbridge, TN8 6FY from 1.4.26 to 31.3.27

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0684f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035055-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
£12,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APETITO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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