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title: "BTH23-156 Delivered Ready Prepared Meals"
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# BTH23-156 Delivered Ready Prepared Meals

Buyer: BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ce380c4-e4d5-4bf5-a824-0bbc0d00b14c

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## Summary

The public procurement process for "BTH23-156 Delivered Ready Prepared Meals" has been completed by the Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Bradford, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the category of meal-preparation services, with the procurement carried out through an open procedure. The contract commenced on 1st November 2023 and runs until 30th October 2026, valued at £2,953,197. APETITO LIMITED has been awarded the contract to supply these services. The award was officially confirmed on 1st November 2023, with details published later on 27th April 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in meal-preparation services, as it involves the delivery of ready-prepared meals to a major healthcare provider over an extensive period. Smaller enterprises and VCSEs were deemed unsuitable for this particular engagement, signalling potential for mature companies capable of delivering substantial quantities reliably. APETITO LIMITED's expertise in large-scale food supply likely contributed to their success, demonstrating a market opportunity for similar companies to pursue future collaborations in the healthcare catering sector.

## Notice

elivered Ready Prepared Meals

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79fe6618-4542-456b-b4d5-d235817fc33c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 30 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,953,197 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,953,197 |
| 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 | BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD9 6RJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | Toller |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55321000 - Meal-preparation services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79fe6618-4542-456b-b4d5-d235817fc33c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79fe6618-4542-456b-b4d5-d235817fc33c
  27th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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