---
title: "Prepared Meals Provision"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05247f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Prepared Meals Provision

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05247f

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust involves the planned provision of prepared meals under the title "Prepared Meals Provision" across its facilities. This is classified under the industry category of "services," specifically focusing on a meal delivery service, with a procurement value of £3,360,000 gross. The procurement will take place in the UK regions of South East (UKJ) and South West (UKK) England. Currently in the planning stage, key dates include a future notice date of 23 May 2025, with the contract period expected to run from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, potentially extending to 31 March 2029. The procurement method utilises a dynamic purchasing system, suggestive of an adaptive and competitive tendering process.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in food service delivery, particularly those capable of furnishing prepared meals at scale. Companies experienced in healthcare catering and logistics across various regions will find this contract suitable, offering a stable, long-term arrangement with a respected public authority. The planned nature of this tender allows potential bidders to align their offerings with the requirements of a comprehensive public meals delivery service, aligning with both regional distribution and potential service renewals.

## Notice

Provision of Patient Meals Trust Wide Contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026961-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 May 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,800,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | WORTHING |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN11 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Worthing |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Worthing West |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55521200 - Meal delivery service

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 15:37 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026961-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026961-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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