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title: "Provision of Prepared Meals"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000647934"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000647934.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS HIGHLAND"
published: "2021-06-11"
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# Provision of Prepared Meals

Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000647934

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## Summary

NHS Highland is seeking to provide a service for the supply and delivery of prepared meals to service users across its geographical area in Scotland. The contract entitled "Provision of Prepared Meals" was awarded to Apetito. This procurement, classified under the health services category and labelled as limited in nature, was executed without prior publication due to the urgent need for continuity amid the ongoing Covid-19 situation. The contract, signed on 17 March 2021, has a total value of £180,000 and the procurement process has been completed as of the date noted on 11 June 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the food delivery and meal preparation sectors, particularly those with capabilities in catering to diverse dietary needs such as modified texture or ethnic meals. Companies that focus on provision of services to healthcare institutions or have experience supplying prepared meals to vulnerable populations will find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging in this market could enhance their visibility and establish long-term partnerships with public health organisations, thereby supporting growth and operational expansion.

## Notice

NHS Highland requires the provision of a Service to supply and deliver Prepared Meals to our Service Users homes throughout NHS Highland's geographical area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Highland requires the provision of a Service to supply and deliver Prepared Meals to our Service Users homes throughout NHS Highland's geographical area. The service requirement will consist of a main meal and desert or a main meal and soup. Modified texture meals and Ethnic and Special Dietary Meals shall also be provided.

### Procurement Information

This direct award has been put in place due to a delay in the current re-procurement exercise and the need to ensure a smooth transition and ensure service continuity during the current Covid-19 period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417973 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £180,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS HIGHLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 3BW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness South |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APETITO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55521100 - Meals-on-wheels services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417973
- 25 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410349

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410349
  Provision of Prepared Meals - NHS Highland requires the provision of a Service to supply and deliver Prepared Meals to our Service Users homes throughout NHS Highland's geographical area.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417973
  Provision of Prepared Meals - NHS Highland requires the provision of a Service to supply and deliver Prepared Meals to our Service Users homes throughout NHS Highland's geographical area.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000647934
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/inverness-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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