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title: "Welfare Meals - 25/26"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON"
published: "2026-07-28"
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# Welfare Meals - 25/26

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb0ae00d-f6d1-4569-9fc9-ce6252dd00ab

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## Summary

The London Borough of Sutton has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Welfare Meals - 25/26," classified under the prepared meals and meals-on-wheels services industry. The process reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Apetito Limited. The direct procurement method was utilised, with the direct award completed on 30th September 2025. The contract is valued at £210,000 and has a duration from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026, with delivery across regions in England, UK. The initial contract is for 12 months with an option to extend for an additional year.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of ready meals and related services, focusing particularly on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which were deemed suitable. By securing a contract with a public authority like the London Borough of Sutton, companies can strengthen their portfolio and expand their reach within the UK. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality meals consistently on a large scale would be well-positioned to fulfil such contracts, potentially expanding their footprint in government procurement networks.

## Notice

A contract for the provision of Ready Meals. The contract is for 12 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eee6431c-cf61-452b-bf1c-245cc7e909ed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £210,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON |
| Locality | SUTTON |
| Post town | Sutton |
| Postcode | SM1 1EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Sutton |
| Electoral ward | Sutton Central |
| Westminster constituency | Sutton and Cheam |
| 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
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 15894200 - Prepared meals
- 55521100 - Meals-on-wheels services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 10:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eee6431c-cf61-452b-bf1c-245cc7e909ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eee6431c-cf61-452b-bf1c-245cc7e909ed
  28th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sutton.gov.uk/

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