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title: "Self Managed Hot Food (Frozen Meals) Vending Packages"
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buyer: "SOUTHPORT & ORMSKIRK HOSPITAL NHS TRUST"
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# Self Managed Hot Food (Frozen Meals) Vending Packages

Buyer: SOUTHPORT & ORMSKIRK HOSPITAL NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36a697fa-6ae5-4d62-902d-5cbbe7e7a086

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## Summary

The Southport & Ormskirk NHS Trust is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the provision of self-managed hot food (frozen meals) vending packages. This procurement is classified under the CPV code 42933000, which pertains to vending machines. The engagement end date for this tender is set for 23 February 2018, with the trust looking to identify capable suppliers to meet specific catering needs in Southport, England.

This early supplier engagement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the food vending and catering industry. Companies that specialise in vending machine supply, frozen food products, and kitchen equipment—particularly those able to provide 24-hour services—would find this tender particularly suitable for participation. Engaging with the NHS Trust could lead to long-term contracts and growth within the public sector market.

## Notice

EARLY SUPPLIER ENGAGEMENT Southport & Ormskirk NHS Trust are looking for a provider to supply a 24hour service which complies with the new CQUIN comprising of frozen, hot cooked freeze, chilled products. Equipment required: Vending machine which would need to be housed in. Storage chest freezer 2 x commercial 1900w commercial barcoded microwaves Microwave cabinet. Additional information: Please note: The Trust is only looking at early supplier engagement to identify capable suppliers within the industry to meet the required needs of the Trusts Catering Dept.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c63aa2ec-515d-4ebe-a86d-813e9b24d184 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHPORT & ORMSKIRK HOSPITAL NHS TRUST |
| Locality | SOUTHPORT |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR8 6PN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Southport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42933000 - Vending machines

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2017 at 13:14 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c63aa2ec-515d-4ebe-a86d-813e9b24d184

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c63aa2ec-515d-4ebe-a86d-813e9b24d184
  1st March 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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