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title: "provision of ready prepared meals"
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# provision of ready prepared meals

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b10bb3e-5d49-4ee5-8fca-8bbd2094e7e8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "provision of ready prepared meals" was conducted by the Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation NHS Trust, aiming to supply prepared meals across the East Midlands. This tender falls under the "Prepared meals" industry category and reached the award stage on 1st May 2026, with a contract value of £1,020,000. The contract, procured via a selective call-off from a framework agreement, is set to span from 4th June 2026 to 3rd June 2029. Key dates include the tender period that ended on 30th April 2026, signalling the conclusion of the initial bidding phase and paving the way for the contract award.

This contract presents a growth opportunity for companies in the prepared meals sector, particularly those capable of delivering quality goods within a framework agreement setting. The procurement caters primarily to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), even though the completed contract was awarded to APETITO LIMITED, a large-scale supplier. Businesses with the necessary logistics and experience to serve the East Midlands could find alignment and growth potential through similar NHS contracts in the future.

## Notice

provision of ready prepared meals for Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation NHS Trust Additional information: Values and dates include all options and extensions, there is no guarantee of the extension period (12 months) or the full value of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d04c958b-ce12-4949-a5d7-5bb3fa1efd3f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2026 - 3 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,020,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,020,000 |
| 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 | LINCOLNSHIRE PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN5 7JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (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

- 15 Jul 2026 at 13:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d04c958b-ce12-4949-a5d7-5bb3fa1efd3f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d04c958b-ce12-4949-a5d7-5bb3fa1efd3f
  15th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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