Frozen Meals & Desserts
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) · All their open notices
What this is
Preliminary market engagement (UK2 notice, April 2026): NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership plans a contract for supply of frozen meals to NHS Wales — individual/small/large portion meals, desserts and side dishes, IDDSI (texture-modified) meals and snacks, and frozen soups. Estimated GBP 14,777,951 excluding VAT; contract estimated 11 January 2027 to 11 January 2029, extendable to January 2031. Supplier engagement sessions were held 7 May 2026 (engagement closed 18 May); the tender notice is estimated for 27 July 2026 — imminent on Sell2Wales/Find a Tender.
Key points
- Frozen meals/desserts/IDDSI/soups supply to NHS Wales — GBP 14.8m
- Tender notice expected ~27 July 2026 — prepare now
- Contract Jan 2027 - Jan 2029 (+2 years extension option)
- IDDSI texture-modified capability is a distinct requirement
- SME-friendly flagging; Welsh devolved procurement regulations apply
Who can bid
UK2 (engagement) stage under the Procurement Act; the tender notice is expected ~27 July 2026 — watch Sell2Wales. SME participation is flagged in the sustainability section.
How it is scored
Per the tender notice; product list and nutritional specification were shared at engagement.
Money
GBP 14.78m estimated over the full term.
How to submit
Via the coming tender notice on Sell2Wales/Find a Tender.
Clarifications
Kristian.Smith@wales.nhs.uk (NWSSP Procurement).
Contract period
2 years from ~11 January 2027 with extensions to January 2031 (max 4 years).
Classification
CPV 15894220 — Hospital meals 15894200 — Prepared meals15891000 — Soups and broths Wales
Published on Sell2Wales. The official notice is the authoritative version.