CARE AND SENIOR LIVING
Market-Leading Procurement Solution for Care & Senior Living
This all-in-one purchase-to-pay system is built to support care home chefs in managing their kitchen efficiently.
Whether sourcing fresh food, cleaning supplies, or essential equipment, Freshmarkets simplifies the entire procurement process. It streamlines supply chain management so no mountains of paperwork and endless phone calls to various suppliers, it consolidates invoices reducing the time you spend on admin, and provides clear reporting for head office - all in one easy-to-use system.
With Freshmarkets, chefs can spend less time on admin and more time focusing on nutritious, high-quality meals for residents.
“Freshmarkets has made a real difference to the way we manage procurement across our homes.
The platform is simple to navigate, gives us visibility and control over spend, and has helped us achieve consistency across multiple sites.
The reporting functions are especially useful, giving us clear data that supports both cost control and quality.
It’s been a game changer for our catering teams”.
Chris Bonner - Executive Chef & Nutrition & Hydration Lead, HC-One
Freshmarkets budget management tool enables head offices to set CPRD’s for their sites on a monthly or period basis, empowering care homes to manage their own orders within a defined budget.
Key Features
Order Authorisation
Control and monitor your units spend or certain items with the authorisation tools, helping you manage your multi-site operation.
Consolidated Order & Invoicing
Freshmarkets enables you to consolidate your invoicing across all your purchasing, reducing administration time and fees.
Order Tracking & Clean Billing
Follow every order step-by-step. Spot issues early and make invoicing seamless with our clean billing setup.
Multi-Supplier & Category Availability
Access to a wide range of local and national suppliers and categories available - 700 suppliers, a total buying power of £2.5bn, across 70+ categories.
3 Way Match
Automatically compare your PO with received and invoiced values, helping to prevent errors, improve accuracy, reduce disputes and operational administration.
Allergen & Nutritional Data
Easily view your suppliers’ allergen and nutritional data as you browse, giving you instant access to the information you need to make smarter, more informed decisions about your product purchases.
Freshmarkets is user friendly, easy to navigate and I find the interface logical to use. It enables us to view product lines, place orders, track deliveries, and message suppliers.
From a management perspective I also access the Power BI platform which allows me to drill down into all the purchasing data which is really useful.
Kevin Landy - Patient Catering Manager, St Andrews Healthcare
Why Choose Freshmarkets?
Procurement with purpose
Whether you’re serving in a hospital, care home, or supported living environment, we make your job easier so you can focus on what really matters - caring for your residents.
Built for teams who put people first
Freshmarkets helps care providers manage multiple sites, consolidate invoicing, and track cost per resident per day — all while ensuring quality doesn’t slip through the cracks.
The system of choice for care home chefs
Your meals don’t just satisfy hunger - they support recovery, comfort, and well-being. So we understand how critical it is to get every detail right!
Ready to transform your procurement process?
Book a call with a specialist to find out how Freshmarkets can revolutionise your procurement.