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title: "Pre-prepared ready meals"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-04-16"
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# Pre-prepared ready meals

Buyer: NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9dd95615-0104-4be1-8910-b797ea1915f9

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## Summary

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay are conducting a pre-market engagement for the procurement of pre-prepared ready meals. The procurement falls under the industry category of prepared meals (CPV: 15894200) and is currently in the planning stage. The key milestone for this engagement is set for 14 May 2025. The procurement process will take place in Carlisle, with delivery addressed to postal code CA2 7HY in the United Kingdom. The documentation for the pre-market engagement will be available via the Atamis e-sourcing portal starting from 30 April 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the preparation and supply of dietary-specific ready meals, including halal, kosher, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and allergen-free options. The engagement aims to gather insights from specialist providers to inform the procurement specifications and prepare for future demand. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate in this process. Interested suppliers should register on the Atamis e-sourcing portal and can seek assistance from the provided helpdesk contact for any queries or issues with the portal.

## Notice

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay are conducting a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) to enable the Trust to build the foundation for a successful procurement renewal. In this engagement we hope to gather an insight into the market as well as giving yourselves as specialist providers an opportunity to both inform the specification and to get ready for demand. This requirement will include: Texture modified meals and small meals Small community and mental health provision Dietary requirements including halal, kosher, vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free and allergen meals. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the pre market engagement, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Suppliers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk PLEASE NOTE - Pre Market Engagement documentation will be available via Atamis from 30th April 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b351eb60-ada8-4581-b106-41e0cc7c8cf6 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 May 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA2 7HY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15894200 - Prepared meals

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2025 at 14:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b351eb60-ada8-4581-b106-41e0cc7c8cf6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b351eb60-ada8-4581-b106-41e0cc7c8cf6
  16th April 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3b1f3b14-8bd3-4f9b-a9ff-07220243f4a9
  Atamis Supplier User Guide (1)

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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