---
title: "Provision of Prepared Meals"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029f31"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS HIGHLAND"
published: "2021-06-11"
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# Provision of Prepared Meals

Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029f31

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## Summary

NHS Highland is seeking to provide a service for the supply and delivery of prepared meals to service users' homes throughout its geographical area, with the project titled "Provision of Prepared Meals." This procurement falls under the services category with a specific focus on meals-on-wheels services, classified under CPV code 55521100. The procurement method used is "limited," indicating a direct award without prior competition, driven by extreme urgency due to unforeseen circumstances relating to Covid-19. The total contract value is £180,000, and the contract was signed on 17th March 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in catering or food service sectors, particularly those able to adapt meal offerings to cater to various dietary requirements such as modified texture and ethnic meals. Companies with a proven track record in providing meal delivery services, especially those familiar with public sector contracts, will find this opportunity beneficial for expanding their operations. Since the contracting body is a health authority, businesses should highlight their experience in adhering to safety and quality standards while ensuring service continuity.

## Notice

NHS Highland requires the provision of a Service to supply and deliver Prepared Meals to our Service Users homes throughout NHS Highland's geographical area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Highland requires the provision of a Service to supply and deliver Prepared Meals to our Service Users homes throughout NHS Highland's geographical area. The service requirement will consist of a main meal and desert or a main meal and soup. Modified texture meals and Ethnic and Special Dietary Meals shall also be provided.

### Procurement Information

This direct award has been put in place due to a delay in the current re-procurement exercise and the need to ensure a smooth transition and ensure service continuity during the current Covid-19 period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013166-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £180,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS HIGHLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 3BW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness South |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APETITO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55521100 - Meals-on-wheels services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2021 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013166-2021
- 25 Mar 2021 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006079-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00302
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/inverness-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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