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title: "Supply of Specialist Prepared Ready Meals"
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buyer: "NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST"
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# Supply of Specialist Prepared Ready Meals

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41d8aef8-4d63-48b3-b3ec-654265d7c999

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## Summary

The procurement process was spearheaded by the Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust for the supply of Specialist Prepared Ready Meals, under the NHS Supply Chain Framework. This contract, classified under CPV code 15894200 (Prepared meals), focuses on the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has been completed, having reached the 'award' stage on 30th January 2026, with the contract set to commence on 1st February 2026 and concluding by 31st January 2029. The procurement followed a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, involving a contract valued at £331,023.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses in the prepared meals industry, particularly those capable of engaging in framework agreements. Companies with experience in delivering quality ready-prepared meals could find this contract particularly appealing, although the suitability conditions did not specifically focus on encouraging small or voluntary community organisations. Maple Fine Foods Limited, a small to medium enterprise, was awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for other SMEs with relevant expertise to successfully compete in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Supply of Specialist Prepared Ready Meals Additional information: Further competition under the NHS Supply Chain Framework - Delivered Ready Prepared Meals - Ref: 2023/S 000-021967 - Lot 2 - Specialist Ready Prepared Meals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32d89cf6-5cc6-4247-bd4e-e034df04b728 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £331,023 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £331,023 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG5 1PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Sherwood |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAPLE FINE FOODS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15894200 - Prepared meals

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2026 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32d89cf6-5cc6-4247-bd4e-e034df04b728

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32d89cf6-5cc6-4247-bd4e-e034df04b728
  30th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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