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title: "Provision of prepared ready meals for patients"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-71676ac2-0d67-4f67-b3d3-bdd98c292fb5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BARTS HEALTH NHS TRUST"
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# Provision of prepared ready meals for patients

Buyer: BARTS HEALTH NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71676ac2-0d67-4f67-b3d3-bdd98c292fb5

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## Summary

The BARTS HEALTH NHS TRUST has awarded a contract to APETITO LIMITED for the provision of prepared ready meals for patients. The contract, valued at £3,600,000 GBP, was a direct award via a compliant framework-NHS Supply Chain Framework Agreement, with a contract period starting on May 1, 2024, and ending on the same day. The procurement method used was selective, and the tender period ended on April 30, 2024.

This procurement presents an opportunity for suppliers in the goods sector, particularly those capable of providing hospital meals. Businesses looking to compete should be aware of the specific delivery addresses required, with the primary location being in London, England, United Kingdom. The contract allows for potential extensions, offering a chance for sustained business relationships with the buyer, BARTS HEALTH NHS TRUST, renowned for their healthcare services.

## Notice

Provision of prepared ready meals for patients Additional information: Direct award to Apetito Limited via a compliant framework-NHS Supply Chain Framework Agreement: Delivered Ready Prepared Meals 2020 The contract will be for an initial period of 12 months with the option to extend by two further 12 month periods i.e. to maximum contract term of three years in total. The estimated contract value is for the full duration of the contract including the maximum possible extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7754de3-6b62-43c3-b67e-48edf85a0f77 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 1 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,600,000 |
| 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 | BARTS HEALTH NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 5HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Blackwall & Cubitt Town |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| 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

- 15894220 - Hospital meals

## Release History

- 20 May 2024 at 15:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7754de3-6b62-43c3-b67e-48edf85a0f77

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7754de3-6b62-43c3-b67e-48edf85a0f77
  20th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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