Planning

ready prepared meals

OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

19 May 2026 at 14:47

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, initiated by the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, focuses on the provision of ready prepared frozen meals. The procurement falls under the services category and is facilitated by a selective method as an award under a framework. Located in Oxford, UK, the tender is currently in the planning stage with a contract period scheduled to commence on 1st October 2026, running through to 30th October 2029. With a gross value estimated at £3,600,000, the procurement is significant, particularly for businesses operating in the meal delivery service sector as classified under CPV code 55521200.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in meal delivery services to expand and establish a relationship with a central government public authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) can compete for this contract, as it has suitability criteria supporting their participation. The procurement's substantial value implies significant business growth potential for suppliers capable of meeting the contract's requirements and service standards. Engaging with this tender can provide a stable, long-term revenue stream and increased market visibility in the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ready prepared meals

Notice Description

Ready prepared meals - frozen

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c24
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045847-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Oct 2029 3-4 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
OXFORD 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
OXFORD
Postcode
OX4 4XN
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Littlemore
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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