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Catering Provisions Trust-wide

SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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28 Oct 2025 at 14:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has concluded the procurement process titled "Catering Provisions Trust-wide," within the goods category, specifically focussing on hospital meals. This procurement took place in England, United Kingdom, with an overarching budget of £1,440,000 GBP. The process followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is now at the award stage as of 28th October 2025. The awarded contract commenced on 11th August 2025 and will continue until 10th August 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the food supply and catering sectors, particularly those capable of servicing large-scale contracts. While small and medium enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises were not specifically targeted, the scale of the contract opens up expansion possibilities for large suppliers like BFS GROUP LTD TA BIDFOOD. Companies with the expertise and logistical capability to deliver consistent, high-quality hospital meals across multiple locations in England would find this contract particularly beneficial for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering Provisions Trust-wide

Notice Description

Catering Provisions Trust-wide

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a7cf4d9-3262-49f1-b4a4-29c76c15b091
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee3a5765-a210-4ea5-aac6-4eaf8d25399c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15894220 - Hospital meals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,440,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,440,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 10 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 1HS
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BFS GROUP LTD TA BIDFOOD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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