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title: "Delivered Ready Prepared Meals"
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# Delivered Ready Prepared Meals

Buyer: FOODBUY EUROPE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-694bc9d0-3a27-4e31-a546-8ce62e6b4469

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## Summary

The recent procurement process, initiated by FOODBUY EUROPE LIMITED, focuses on a Framework Agreement for supplying chilled and/or frozen meals to the NHS Supply Chain. The title of the tender is "Delivered Ready Prepared Meals," and it falls under the industry category of food services, specifically including soups, prepared meals, and hospital meals. This open procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having been published on 30th July 2019 and currently set to commence on 9th September 2019 and run until 8th March 2020. The estimated value of this contract is £7,350,000, based on historical data and expected growth. Delivery is applicable to various regions, including British Overseas Territories, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their reach within the food supply sector, particularly those that provide prepared meals suitable for the public health and hospital industries. Companies of all sizes, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger organisations with capabilities in preparing chilled and frozen meals, should consider competing for this contract. The anticipated growth in contract value, alongside the scope for delivering meals across a wide geographic area, makes this an attractive opportunity for suppliers looking to solidify their presence in the NHS supply chain.

## Notice

NHS Supply Chain: food, seeks to establish a non-exclusive Framework Agreement for supply and delivery to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the direct/e-Direct route of chilled and/or frozen meals in 2 lots. The Framework Agreement will have a term of 6 months. It is anticipated that in the first 6 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be in the region of 7 350 000 GBP. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of growth. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df0d62f1-0af5-4653-883c-178f0b0bc41e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2019 - 8 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,350,000 |
| 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 | FOODBUY EUROPE LIMITED |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B45 9PZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Rubery & Rednal |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Northfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 15 |
| Supplier names | ANGLIA CROWN; APETITO; BFS GROUP; COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (U.K.; DALEHILLS; FOOD NETWORK; HARRY YEARSLEY; KIRTONS BAKERY; MAPLE FINE FOODS; MEDINA FOODS; MRS GILL'S KITCHEN; N.H. CASE; THE PUNJAB KITCHEN; THE ROYAL WOLVERHAMPTON NHS TRUST; TILLERY VALLEY FOODS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15891000 - Soups and broths
- 15894200 - Prepared meals
- 15894220 - Hospital meals

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2019 at 08:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df0d62f1-0af5-4653-883c-178f0b0bc41e
- 25 Apr 2019 at 13:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26f7bc44-4008-422f-8379-0d68fcdb08c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df0d62f1-0af5-4653-883c-178f0b0bc41e
  21st August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26f7bc44-4008-422f-8379-0d68fcdb08c2
  25th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10ff0d74-e174-45cc-a9fb-d5dcb4eae9cd
  Contract Notice
- https://ted.europa.eu/TED/notice/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:189454-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML
  Contract Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7f71c1bc-b90f-49a8-a24f-847535b2e387
  Contract Award Notice
- http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:387500-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML
  Contract Award Notice

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