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title: "Provision of Delivered Ready Prepared Meals"
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buyer: "TEES ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Provision of Delivered Ready Prepared Meals

Buyer: TEES ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88ca0ada-93b7-4b0e-832c-f1d9fab5f66d

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## Summary

The Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the provision of delivered ready prepared meals, appointing Apetito Ltd through a call-off from the NHS Supply Chain framework. This contract, worth £1,429,759.56, commenced on 1st August 2025 and will run until 31st July 2027, with the option for two additional 12-month extensions. The procurement used a selective method, focusing on meal delivery services within the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically meal delivery services, according to CPV classification 55521200.

This contract represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for large-scale providers that specialise in food services for healthcare sectors. Whilst the opportunity itself was closed to competition being a call-off from an existing framework, the substantial value and extended timeframe indicate a stable and potentially lucrative partnership for Apetito Ltd. Businesses operating in similar frameworks or those seeking to supply large-scale public sector meal delivery services can derive insights into the competitive landscape and strategic alignment, aiming to position themselves effectively for future tenders in this sector.

## Notice

CDD services on behalf of Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust have appointed Apetito Ltd via a call off without competition utilising NHS Supply Chain Delivered Ready Prepared Meals Lot 1: Standard Ready Prepared Meals, framework reference: 2023/S 000-021967, for the provision of delivered ready prepared meals. This is for a period of 24 months with 2 optional 12 month extensions .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64005f3e-b95f-4598-a550-595f517af525 |
| 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 | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,191,466 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,429,759 |
| 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 | TEES ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL2 2TS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Brinkburn & Faverdale |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APETITO (U K |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55521200 - Meal delivery service

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2025 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64005f3e-b95f-4598-a550-595f517af525

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64005f3e-b95f-4598-a550-595f517af525
  1st August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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