---
title: "Frozen Meals & Desserts"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052290"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052290.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2026-04-21"
---

# Frozen Meals & Desserts

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052290

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## Summary

The procurement process is facilitated by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust. The tender titled "Frozen Meals & Desserts" falls under the industry category of prepared meals, hospital meals, and soups. It is planned to be executed across the UK, specifically in the region of Wales (UKL). Currently at the planning stage, the process includes initial supplier engagement sessions scheduled on 7th May 2026, with later opportunities for clarification until the 18th of May 2026. Businesses interested should register by 1st May 2026. The procurement is set under Welsh devolved regulations, with a two-year contract period starting from January 2027 and possible renewals extending to January 2031.

This tender represents lucrative potential for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) able to meet the requirements for supplying frozen meals and desserts, including specialised IDDSI meals. Companies with expertise in prepared food services, particularly those adept in hospital meal preparation, are well-suited to tender, given the procurement focus on providing nutritional specifications. By engaging in NHS Wales's procurement process, businesses can expand their reach within the public sector health market, leveraging collaborations and framework agreements to enhance visibility and establish long-term contracts with public organisations.

## Notice

For the supply and provision of the following frozen meal product categories to NHS Wales: - Individual, Small and Large Portion Meals, Desserts and Side Dishes - IDDSI Meals, Desserts & Snacks - Frozen Soups

### Planning Information

NWSSP will be holding initial supplier engagement sessions on the following date: 07/05/2026. Following these sessions, there will be opportunity for further clarification from both the Contracting Authority and interested suppliers until 18/05/2026.
Please register your interest by no later than 01/05/2026 to be included in the above sessions.
Following your registration of interest, you will be asked to provide your availability, and provided with an initial product list, nutritional specification, and a set of questions to prepare for the session.
The engagement sessions will be an opportunity for the Contracting Authority to share initial thoughts and plans relating to the tender, and to obtain market feedback to further inform the procurement strategy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036258-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2027 - 11 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,777,951 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 3UZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Gabalfa |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15891000 - Soups and broths
- 15894200 - Prepared meals
- 15894220 - Hospital meals
- 15894300 - Prepared dishes

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 14:55 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036258-2026
- 23 May 2025 at 12:29 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026338-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036258-2026
  21st April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026338-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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