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title: "Discovery phase for the development of a national menu bank"
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# Discovery phase for the development of a national menu bank

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c61c6e15-34c3-43b4-9174-a064b312bfae

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## Summary

The NHS England has completed the award process for the contract titled "Discovery phase for the development of a national menu bank". This procurement falls under the "Health services" industry category. The contract, with a value of £14,900, is awarded to Novascape Ltd. The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold). The tender period ended on 21st October 2022, and the contract period spans from 3rd November 2022 to 31st March 2023. The project aims to develop a digital menu bank for better access to high-quality menus and nutritional information for NHS organizations and catering contractors in England.

Businesses, especially those in the service industry with experience in healthcare or digital platforms, can find growth opportunities through bidding on contracts like this. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The development of the menu bank will provide innovative solutions to meet diverse dietary and religious needs. Location-wise, the procurement is focused in Leeds, England. Companies with expertise in menu development, digital platforms, and healthcare services may find this tender well-suited for their capabilities.

## Notice

The development of a digital menu bank as a platform will enable NHS organisations and their catering contractors to have better access to high quality menus and nutritional information which meets allergen, dietary and religious needs and preferences.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c91ddb-f936-40b1-a59a-859a6339d8f5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,900 |
| 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 ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| 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 | NOVASCAPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2022 at 10:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c91ddb-f936-40b1-a59a-859a6339d8f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c91ddb-f936-40b1-a59a-859a6339d8f5
  16th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da298df9-6d69-4733-94f7-8de282c93eef
  nhs-terms-and-conditions-for-the-provision-of-services-po-version

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