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Meals for Care Homes

VIEWPOINT HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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23 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Viewpoint Housing Association, located in Edinburgh, has completed a public procurement process titled "Meals for Care Homes" under the industry category of Housing and Community Amenities. The procurement aimed to provide meals for care homes operated by Viewpoint Housing. The contract, valued at £110,000, was awarded using a limited procurement method without prior publication for competition, focusing on health and social care procurement. The process was initiated on 23 April 2026, with the contract signed on 17 November 2025. The procurement falls under the services category, and the contract is active, with Apetito Limited being the supplier located in Trowbridge.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in catering and meal services, particularly those with experience in the health and social care sector. SMEs such as those with the capability to supply nutritious and tailored meals to care homes would be well-suited for future tenders or contracts of this nature. With limited competition and a substantial contract value, businesses positioned in or near Edinburgh can benefit from building long-term partnerships with organisations like Viewpoint Housing Association and potentially expand their services within the UK market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Meals for Care Homes

Notice Description

The provision of meals for care homes run by Viewpoint Housing.

Procurement Information

Health & social care procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830122
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554469
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55521000 - Catering services for private households

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20255 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VIEWPOINT HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 2HG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APETITO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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