Direct Meal Service

NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS National Services Scotland is leading a tender for a framework agreement titled "Direct Meal Service," targeting the health industry. This procurement process, classified under goods, seeks the provision of a wide range of frozen, chilled, and ambient prepared meals. The procurement covers various geographic locations including all NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Boards across the UK and UKM regions. The contract is currently in the tender stage, following an open procedure method. Key dates include the tender period ending on 31 July 2025, with the award commencing on the same day. The contract’s value amounts to £15,377,069 GBP and the submission process is conducted electronically.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in food services, particularly those experienced with large-scale meal production and distribution to healthcare facilities. Companies capable of delivering a diverse product range, including meat, fish, desserts, therapeutic products, and allergen-aware meals, would find this tender suited to their services. The framework agreement allows for multiple suppliers per category, accommodating up to three suppliers per lot, thus increasing chances for participation across broader categories. Businesses meeting the technical and economic criteria outlined, with certifications in relevant food safety standards, could harness this opportunity to establish a long-term partnership with NHS Scotland, fostering business growth in the public health sector.

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Tender

Direct Meal Service

NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

23rd June 2025 00:00:00 AM

Tender Deadline

31st July 2025 10:30:00 AM Expired
Contract Summary

Renewal of a national framework contract Under reference NP7042025 to cover a full range of Frozen prepared meals, to cover a full range of Chilled prepared Meals and to cover a full range of Ambient prepared meals Product Range (Indicative Only and not limited to: 1) Meat (lamb Pork and Beef); 2) Fish; 3)Pasta; 4) Accompaniments; 5) Desserts; 6) Special Dietary Meals 7)Starters 8) Texture modified etc.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-r6ebe6-0000801430

Publication Source

Public Contracts Scotland

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Goods

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Framework
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

15894200

CPV Division(s)

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
Awarding Authority

NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND

Buyer Name

Loraine Hartley

Buyer Email

loraine.hartley@nhs.scot

Buyer Phone

+44 1312756366

Buyer Address

Gyle Square (NSS Head Office), 1 South Gyle Crescent

Edinburgh

EH12 9EB

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Direct Meal Service

NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND

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