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title: "The Provison of a Nursery Meals Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050224"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# The Provison of a Nursery Meals Service

Buyer: SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050224

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## Summary

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the provision of a nursery meals service, specifically a hot meals lunch service to be delivered to the Trust's three workplace nurseries located at Brighton General Hospital, Elm Grove, Brighton, BN2 3EW. The tender was classified under the canteen and catering services industry with a CPV code of 55500000. This procurement process was initiated using a restricted procedure and the contract, awarded to LITTLE TUMS CATERING LTD, was signed on 17 February 2025. The contract is valued at GBP 105,000 and includes an option to extend for two additional 12-month periods beyond the initial three-year term. The procurement method used was selective, indicating a competitive process to identify suitable suppliers.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for catering businesses, especially those specialised in providing nutritious meals for children, to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector. Businesses that focus on quality, cost-effectiveness, and have the capability to service multiple locations within a healthcare environment would be well-suited to compete. The contract’s substantial value and potential extension options offer significant business growth potential for the winning supplier, ensuring a steady stream of revenue and the chance to build long-term relationships with the public sector.

## Notice

The Provision of a Hot Meals Lunch Service to the Trust's 3 Workplace Nurseries

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Mini Competition under YPO Buildings in Use DPS to identify a contractor to provide a hot meals lunch service to the Trust's 3 workplace early years nurseries

Options: Option to extend the contract for 2 further 12 month periods beyond the 3 year initial contract term

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014838-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £105,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BRIGHTON , ELM GROVE |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN2 3EW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Hanover & Elm Grove |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven |
| Delivery location | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LITTLE TUMS CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2025 at 09:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014838-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:235629-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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