Award

Provision of Prepared Meals

NHS HIGHLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Highland is seeking to provide a service for the supply and delivery of prepared meals to service users across its geographical area in Scotland. The contract entitled "Provision of Prepared Meals" was awarded to Apetito. This procurement, classified under the health services category and labelled as limited in nature, was executed without prior publication due to the urgent need for continuity amid the ongoing Covid-19 situation. The contract, signed on 17 March 2021, has a total value of £180,000 and the procurement process has been completed as of the date noted on 11 June 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the food delivery and meal preparation sectors, particularly those with capabilities in catering to diverse dietary needs such as modified texture or ethnic meals. Companies that focus on provision of services to healthcare institutions or have experience supplying prepared meals to vulnerable populations will find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging in this market could enhance their visibility and establish long-term partnerships with public health organisations, thereby supporting growth and operational expansion.

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Notice Title

Provision of Prepared Meals

Notice Description

NHS Highland requires the provision of a Service to supply and deliver Prepared Meals to our Service Users homes throughout NHS Highland's geographical area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Highland requires the provision of a Service to supply and deliver Prepared Meals to our Service Users homes throughout NHS Highland's geographical area. The service requirement will consist of a main meal and desert or a main meal and soup. Modified texture meals and Ethnic and Special Dietary Meals shall also be provided.

Procurement Information

This direct award has been put in place due to a delay in the current re-procurement exercise and the need to ensure a smooth transition and ensure service continuity during the current Covid-19 period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000647934
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417973
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55521100 - Meals-on-wheels services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HIGHLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nhsh.tenders@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1463704054

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3BW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APETITO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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