Key Facts
Reference no. 58_23
Start Date 01/10/2023
End Date 30/09/2025
Extension Option 30/09/2027
Contract Notice 2023/S 000-014366
Award Notice 2023/S 000-032900
Procurement Route Direct Award or Further Competition
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Ready Meals

58_23
Status: Active

Offers a simple and competitive route for a variety of single-portion and multi-portion meal component frozen ready meals including main meals, side dishes, desserts and sweet and savoury sauces. Includes meal options that cater to specific dietary requirements, and meals that meet International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation.

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Lot 1 Single Portion Ready Meals

Suppliers under this Lot are be able to supply a wide range of complete single portion main meals and desserts.

Lot 2 Multi-Portion Meal Components

The scope of this lot covers multi-portion meal components, including main and side dishes, desserts and sweet and savoury sauces, which are typically packaged in 2, 4, 8, 16, 20 or 24 portions.

  • Includes a wide variety of choice across all Lots including meat, pasta and fish choices.
  • Caters to specific dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan, dairy free, gluten free, halal, children’s meals, and healthier choice meals.
  • Offers meals that meet International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation.
  • Pre agreed call-off terms that offer ease of use and protection for users of the framework.
  • Suppliers have relevant in-date third-party food safety accreditation
  • Social value was assessed as part of the award criteria allowing benefits to be obtained for both direct awards and further competitions.
  • Anglia Crown
  • Apetito
  • Bidfood
  • Food Division

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Charlotte Springthorpe Charlotte Springthorpe 0116 294 4008

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