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title: "Catering - Delivered Ready Prepared Meals (DPRM)"
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# Catering - Delivered Ready Prepared Meals (DPRM)

Buyer: NTW SOLUTIONS LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7dc6fa53-4aa1-420c-a07b-bd352bc86a32

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## Summary

The Cumbria, Northumberland Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a catering service for Delivered Prepared Ready Meals. The tender, titled "Catering - Delivered Ready Prepared Meals (DPRM)", has a contract value of 471,000 GBP. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 9th August 2024. The contract is set to start on 1st December 2024 and last for up to 5 years. NTW Solutions Ltd, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, is the buying organisation responsible for this procurement.

This tender opportunity for Delivered Prepared Ready Meals catering service can benefit businesses looking to supply meal delivery services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. Businesses located in the North East and North West regions of the United Kingdom would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, providing an opportunity for interested suppliers to engage with NTW Solutions Ltd to potentially secure a long-term contract for catering services.

## Notice

For the provision of Delivered Prepared Ready Meal (DPRM) Catering service intended for use at Cumbria, Northumberland Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust (the Authority). NTW Solutions Limited (the Authority) is acting on behalf of the Authority (jointly referred to as the Authority) who reserves the right to award the contract in whole to one or more than one Supplier(s). (See Annex 1 for further detail on how contract awards will be proportioned to mitigate risk of continuity of supply). Note: For the avoidance of doubt, this re-tender exercise and client specific requirements in this document is being run by the Authority, utilising NHS Supply Chain: Food operated by Foodbuy DPRM framework documentation that creates commercial and operational precedence post contract award. Post contract award, this contract will be managed by NHS Supply Chain: Food operated by Foodbuy on behalf of the Authority. The duration of this new contract Term will be an Initial Term of three (3) years, with an option for one (1) plus one (1) year extensions to a maximum duration of 5 years. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7eaab46c-93f6-4f3c-be2d-19aefdf9bcc2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £471,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NTW SOLUTIONS LTD |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE3 3XT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Fawdon & West Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55521200 - Meal delivery service

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2024 at 10:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7eaab46c-93f6-4f3c-be2d-19aefdf9bcc2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7eaab46c-93f6-4f3c-be2d-19aefdf9bcc2
  24th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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