Scope
Description
Provision of standard and specialist ready meals to University Hospital of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust and North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Includes: Texture modified meals and small meals Small community and mental health provision Dietary requirements including halal, kosher, vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free and allergen meals.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,372,786.74 excluding VAT
- £1,647,344.09 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2028
- Possible extension to 31 July 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 15894200 - Prepared meals
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKD1 - Cumbria
- UKD4 - Lancashire
Engagement
Engagement deadline
14 May 2025
Engagement process description
Pre-market engagement for pre-prepared ready meals. The results from this will determine the Procurement route the Trusts will take, whether this will be a framework or tendering.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contracting authorities
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDXN-7482-RVVM
Cumberland Infirmary, NCIC Trust HQ, Pillars Building, Infirmary Street
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
United Kingdom
Contact name: Hannah Clery
Telephone: 01229 614089
Email: hannah.clery@mbht.nhs.uk
Website: https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGWW-7958-CHJD
Westmorland General Hospital, Trust HQ, Burton Road
Kendal
LA9 7RG
United Kingdom
Contact name: Hannah Clery
Telephone: 01229 614089
Email: hannah.clery@mbht.nhs.uk
Website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Organisation type: Public authority - central government