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title: "PAHT - Delivered Ready Prepared Meals"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST"
published: "2024-10-21"
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# PAHT - Delivered Ready Prepared Meals

Buyer: PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5104919-0311-43ef-bad3-c96f4e3ea9b7

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## Summary

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, located in Welwyn Garden City, has completed the procurement process for the delivery of ready prepared meals to the Princess Alexandra Hospital. This procurement, titled "PAHT - Delivered Ready Prepared Meals," falls under the industry category of prepared meals (CPV code 15894200). The contract was awarded to APETITO LIMITED on 14th October 2024 with a contract period from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2025. The overall value of the contract is £92,000 GBP. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from an NHSSC framework agreement (2020/S 028-065845).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in the food and catering sector to collaborate with a major NHS Trust. While this particular contract has been awarded, similar future opportunities may arise where businesses well-versed in providing high-quality, prepared meals can compete. Companies equipped with robust logistics and a focus on the healthcare sector would be well-suited for such contracts, and leveraging frameworks like NHSSC can offer strategic advantages for consistent business growth.

## Notice

Delivery of pre prepared meals at Princess Alexandra Hospital. Additional information: NHSSC framework - 2020/S 028-065845.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65e77fc8-035a-4d6e-b872-a906b1002926 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £92,000 |
| 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 | PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST |
| Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL8 6NS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Handside |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 21 Oct 2024 at 11:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65e77fc8-035a-4d6e-b872-a906b1002926

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65e77fc8-035a-4d6e-b872-a906b1002926
  21st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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