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title: "Delivered Ready Prepared Meals"
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buyer: "NHS PROPERTY SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-06-30"
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# Delivered Ready Prepared Meals

Buyer: NHS PROPERTY SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-782dd40c-e84e-4a3c-be0c-969820239668

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Delivered Ready Prepared Meals" has been completed under the management of NHS Property Services Limited, based in Stockport, England. This tender was part of the NHS Supply Chain Framework Agreement for Delivered Ready Prepared Meals 2024, focusing on Specialist Ready Prepared Meals. Classified under the industry category of "Prepared meals" with CPV code 15894200, this selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2031. The award was activated on 31st March 2026, with the complete tender process finalised by the end of March 2026.

This opportunity provides substantial business growth potential, particularly for enterprises specialising in food production and distribution. With a procurement value of £4,655,614, it offers scope for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to expand their market reach within the public sector. Businesses that are adept in supplying bulk food orders, particularly those proficient in catering to specialised dietary requirements, would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. As the awarded supplier is Apetito Limited, SMEs with a similar focus on prepared meal services could find inspiration in this framework for future bidding opportunities.

## Notice

Delivered Ready Prepared Meals NHS Supply Chain Framework Agreement: Delivered Ready Prepared Meals 2024 (Lot 2 - Specialist Ready Prepared Meals) (the "Framework Agreement") & FAG 994

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74cab785-11ad-438b-b83b-220e2bcd3e6e |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,655,614 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,655,614 |
| 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 | NHS PROPERTY SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | STOCKPORT |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK4 1BS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |
| Local authority | Stockport |
| Electoral ward | Brinnington & Stockport Central |
| Westminster constituency | Stockport |
| 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

- 30 Jun 2026 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74cab785-11ad-438b-b83b-220e2bcd3e6e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74cab785-11ad-438b-b83b-220e2bcd3e6e
  30th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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