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title: "Purchase of patient meals, food, drink and sundries for Crowborough and Uckfield Hospitals"
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# Purchase of patient meals, food, drink and sundries for Crowborough and Uckfield Hospitals

Buyer: NHS PROPERTY SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5c5a299-a986-4605-9f23-04d8c5dbfde5

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## Summary

NHS Property Services Limited has successfully awarded a contract for the purchase of patient meals, food, drink, and sundries for Crowborough and Uckfield Hospitals. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category within the industry classification of 'prepared meals' (CPV 15894200). The total value of the contract is £173,000. The procurement utilised a direct procurement method specifically 'Single tender action (below threshold)' and was finalised on 31st March 2024. The contract period is scheduled from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025 in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) given its specification suitability for these types of businesses. The successful supplier, Sussex Partnership NHS Trust, highlights the tender's accessibility and potential for enhancing business growth by participating in public sector contracts involving healthcare provisions. Businesses specialising in food and meal preparation, logistics, and supply chain management within the healthcare sector would find this contract particularly beneficial for fostering growth and expanding their service offerings.

## Notice

Purchase of patient meals, food, drink and sundries for Crowborough and Uckfield Hospitals

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/490b1c3e-ff45-4813-a949-d0ed2be86892 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £173,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £173,000 |
| 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 PROPERTY SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | STOCKPORT |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK4 1BS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |
| Local authority | Stockport |
| Electoral ward | Brinnington & Stockport Central |
| Westminster constituency | Stockport |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP N H S T |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15894200 - Prepared meals

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2024 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/490b1c3e-ff45-4813-a949-d0ed2be86892

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/490b1c3e-ff45-4813-a949-d0ed2be86892
  13th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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