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title: "Provision of Ready Prepared Meals"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-04da509e-3dda-4aa6-8000-2d1459af37e9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Provision of Ready Prepared Meals

Buyer: FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04da509e-3dda-4aa6-8000-2d1459af37e9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Ready Prepared Meals" was conducted by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, targeting the food and beverage industry. This interim contract, valued at £31,000, was awarded for the provision of meals to Farnham Hospital, with the contract period spanning from 1st February 2021 to 30th April 2021. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the process concluded on 25th January 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in meal provision and food services, particularly those capable of meeting the standards required by healthcare institutions. Companies that can demonstrate a capacity for large-scale meal preparation and delivery may find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, especially given the ongoing demand for quality patient meals in hospitals.

## Notice

Provision of ready prepared patient meals to Farnham Hospital Additional information: Apetito are the current incumbent company for Farnham Hospital. This is a three month interim contract to allow for continuation of service during the take-over period due to acquisition of Farnham Hospital by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust in February 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f10089f-e36d-4f24-99b4-09676bf4a863 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | FRIMLEY |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU16 7UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Surrey Heath |
| Electoral ward | Frimley |
| Westminster constituency | Surrey Heath |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APETITO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products

## Release History

- 4 May 2021 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f10089f-e36d-4f24-99b4-09676bf4a863

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f10089f-e36d-4f24-99b4-09676bf4a863
  4th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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