---
title: "Provision of meals on wheels"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a106"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a106.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-22"
---

# Provision of meals on wheels

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a106

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## Summary

Hertfordshire County Council is planning a procurement process titled "Provision of meals on wheels," aimed at delivering welfare services and community health services under the services category. The procurement pertains to the UK region of Stevenage, located in Hertfordshire. As of 22nd May 2026, the process is in the planning stage, with a future notice date slated for 30th September 2026. The expected contract period is from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2029, with a total estimated value of £3,700,000. This procurement follows the special "lightTouch" regime, relevant to a sub-central government public authority and is legally based on UK legislation 2023/54.

This upcoming tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in providing welfare and community health services. Companies with a background in non-residential welfare services would be well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those with experience in large-scale service delivery. Additionally, businesses that are either voluntary, community, or social enterprises (VCSE) may find this tender aligns well with their operational strengths, given the lot's suitability for VCSE requirements. Preparing for the open tendering process now will position such businesses to strategically expand and grow within the public sector service landscape.

## Notice

The provision of a meals on wheels service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047804-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,700,000 |
| 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 | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STEVENAGE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG1 2FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Stevenage |
| Electoral ward | Symonds Green |
| Westminster constituency | Stevenage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 11:36 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047804-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047804-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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