Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust requires the supply of cook and chill multi-portion patient meals. These currently consist of main dishes, side dishes and desserts supplied in standard catering pack sizes (e.g. Quarters = 6 portions per pack and Eighths = 3 portions per pack) equating to over 600 000 individual portions per annum spread over main dishes, side dishes and desserts.

Please note usage figures provided are for indicative purposes only and may be subject to change.

The Trust operates a 2-week menu cycle and needs to be able to continue to offer a range of meat and vegetarian options.

The Trust currently places orders electronically 1 week in advance with delivery expected 1 day in advance of meal service. The Trust requires continuation of this process.

The Trust would require a supplier capable of daily delivery.

Indicative usage figures are included at this PQQ stage and a full specification will be issued at the Invitation to Tender stage.