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title: "Extension of contract"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-02-28"
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# Extension of contract

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4ceb04c-2c97-4b91-b8ae-86a649eacdd4

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has awarded an extension of the contract for the supply of delivered ready-prepared meals. This falls under the industry category of meal-serving services, with the project being situated in various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £836,608.76, commences on 1 April 2025 and concludes on 31 March 2026. The tender stage has been completed, with the award being made to Apetito Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Trowbridge, Wiltshire.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies operating within the food services industry, particularly those with capabilities in delivering ready-prepared meals on a large scale. Businesses well-suited to compete in similar future tenders would include large-scale meal service providers with the ability to meet rigorous delivery schedules across diverse locations. Despite not being suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specifically for this contract, it demonstrates the potential volume and value in public sector catering services.

## Notice

1 year extension for Supply of Delivered Ready Prepared Meals

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9b7f8b6-823d-4616-9d35-8a9ca100dbe9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £836,608 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £836,608 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CHICHESTER |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 6SE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester North |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APETITO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55320000 - Meal-serving services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2025 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9b7f8b6-823d-4616-9d35-8a9ca100dbe9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9b7f8b6-823d-4616-9d35-8a9ca100dbe9
  28th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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