---
title: "ready prepared meals"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069c24"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069c24.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-05-19"
---

# ready prepared meals

Buyer: OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069c24

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## Summary

This public procurement process, initiated by the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, focuses on the provision of ready prepared frozen meals. The procurement falls under the services category and is facilitated by a selective method as an award under a framework. Located in Oxford, UK, the tender is currently in the planning stage with a contract period scheduled to commence on 1st October 2026, running through to 30th October 2029. With a gross value estimated at £3,600,000, the procurement is significant, particularly for businesses operating in the meal delivery service sector as classified under CPV code 55521200.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in meal delivery services to expand and establish a relationship with a central government public authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) can compete for this contract, as it has suitability criteria supporting their participation. The procurement's substantial value implies significant business growth potential for suppliers capable of meeting the contract's requirements and service standards. Engaging with this tender can provide a stable, long-term revenue stream and increased market visibility in the public health sector.

## Notice

Ready prepared meals - frozen

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045847-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Award under framework |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX4 4XN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Littlemore |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford East |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55521200 - Meal delivery service

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 14:47 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045847-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045847-2026
  19th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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