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title: "Menu bank - Food Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06597f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2026-02-20"
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# Menu bank - Food Platform

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06597f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Menu bank - Food Platform" was conducted by NHS England, a central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom. The process is now in the award stage, having been completed and the contract actively fulfilling its purpose. Axis 12 Limited, located in London, has been awarded the contract to deliver and manage a digital food platform for NHS healthcare catering teams. This initiative focuses on sustainable food procurement and integrates DEFRA requirements for environmental standards and British food origin. The contract was signed on 29th January 2026 and runs from 2nd February 2026 to 31st March 2026, with a value of £67,518 (excluding VAT). The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold without competition.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital platform solutions, data analytics, and sustainability practices within healthcare. Businesses that provide environmentally friendly and educational solutions would be well-suited to collaborate or compete in similar procurement processes. Companies with expertise in digital infrastructures, food supply chain management, environmental compliance, and healthcare services are likely to find valuable growth opportunities by engaging with such projects. This contract supports national food education and recipe development, giving businesses in these sectors a chance to demonstrate their innovative capabilities in enhancing sustainable food practices and contributing to health objectives.

## Notice

Axis 12 will deliver and manage a secure digital food platform for NHS healthcare catering teams, enabling the collection, reporting and analysis of data on Higher Environmental Standards and sustainable food procurement. They will provide functionality that supports national food education, recipe development, chef training and supplier information, while integrating DEFRA requirements to ensure consistent messaging on environmental standards and British food origin. The platform will generate detailed insights to help NHS England strengthen sustainable food practices and progress wider Net Zero and healthy eating objectives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015775-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £67,518 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AXIS 12 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2026 at 15:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015775-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015775-2026
  20th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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