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title: "Supply of Frozen Ready Meals GHC"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-458bed01-291b-4a42-9ec7-9f7a3a07528b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AND CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-27"
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# Supply of Frozen Ready Meals GHC

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AND CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-458bed01-291b-4a42-9ec7-9f7a3a07528b

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## Summary

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the "Supply of Frozen Ready Meals GHC" contract, classified under the industry category of Prepared Meals. The contract, awarded to APETITO LIMITED, is situated in Gloucester, England, with delivery expected across the region of England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award level, with the award status marked active as of 1st April 2026. The tender period concluded on 31st March 2026, and the contract spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st December 2027. This initiative follows an alternative procurement method aimed at supplying frozen ready meals specifically tailored for healthcare needs.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs, given its suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises. Businesses specialising in food production, especially those with expertise in frozen meal solutions, stand well-positioned to compete. With a contract value of £798,618.87, this offers a considerable venture for suppliers of prepared meals to engage with a major healthcare entity, providing consistent services across a significant timeframe. Companies equipped to deliver high-quality meal solutions for the healthcare sector will find this an advantageous prospect to expand their market presence and establish pivotal partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

Supply of Frozen Ready Meals for GHC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3e4bccb-064d-453d-9f52-727a0890bdf3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £798,618 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AND CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2EL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15894200 - Prepared meals

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3e4bccb-064d-453d-9f52-727a0890bdf3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3e4bccb-064d-453d-9f52-727a0890bdf3
  27th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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