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title: "Supply of Frozen Ready Meals GMS"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS SUBSIDIARY COMPANY LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-27"
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# Supply of Frozen Ready Meals GMS

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS SUBSIDIARY COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce047c97-d6f0-473d-9ee7-f6fd94df7f0c

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## Summary

The procurement process organised by Gloucestershire Hospitals Subsidiary Company Limited is titled "Supply of Frozen Ready Meals GMS" under the industry category of prepared meals. This procurement is located in Gloucester, United Kingdom, with delivery addresses specified in England. The process is in the 'Award' stage with the contract beginning on 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st December 2027. The contract was awarded to Apetito Limited on this date with the notice published on 27th April 2026. The total value of the awarded contract amounts to £1,039,045.06 GBP.

This contract for supplying frozen ready meals presents an excellent opportunity for large businesses, particularly those in the food manufacturing and distribution sectors, looking to expand their market within the health services industry. The procurement method details suggest specialised processes that may favour businesses experienced in handling frozen food supplies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable for participation, indicating potential growth avenues for smaller businesses equipped with the requisite capabilities to meet the tender’s demands. This collaboration with a notable healthcare buyer can facilitate significant business growth and development.

## Notice

Supply of Frozen Ready Meals for GMS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1634fe4-8cb0-43f8-bad4-103ee96217bc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,039,045 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS SUBSIDIARY COMPANY LIMITED |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2EL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| 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 | APETITO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15894200 - Prepared meals

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1634fe4-8cb0-43f8-bad4-103ee96217bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1634fe4-8cb0-43f8-bad4-103ee96217bc
  27th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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