---
title: "Funds for meals"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0608b0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-01-19"
---

# Funds for meals

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0608b0

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Funds for meals" was conducted by the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority within the central government sector. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on food, beverages, and related products for vulnerable patients. Located in Cambridge, UK, the procurement was completed with the status of the tender marked as complete. The contract, which got underway on 19th January 2026 and is set to end on 18th January 2027, was awarded to Apetito Ltd, a company based in Trowbridge. The procurement method applied was a below threshold process, with an undisclosed specific procurement method. Key dates include the contract signing on 7th January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the food and catering industry, particularly those capable of supplying meals designed for vulnerable populations within healthcare settings. Large enterprises like Apetito Ltd, known for their expertise in this sector, are well-suited to fulfil such contracts, exemplifying the potential for growth when businesses match their capabilities with public sector needs. Engagement in similar tenders could enhance business portfolios in supplying essential services to the healthcare sector, thereby fostering further industry-specific growth.

## Notice

980 - Funds to provide IDISSI meals for vulnerable CUH patients.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004339-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 0QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Queen Edith's |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| 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

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 13:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004339-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004339-2026
  19th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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