Planning

Catering Services

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Planning

30 Jul 2024 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood and Transplant is planning to procure catering services across 11 sites in England, classified under CPV code 55520000. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a scheduled supplier engagement event on 8 August 2024, conducted via Microsoft Teams. This tender involves a wide array of catering solutions, including canteen services, vending machines, coffee shops, and buffets. The total contract value is estimated at £4,000,000. Businesses interested in participating will need to register for the engagement event, which offers an opportunity to gain further information and insights.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in food and drink services, particularly those with experience in large-scale, cost-effective solutions for public sector clients. Companies providing canteen and other catering services are particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of offering innovative and efficient catering solutions may find growth opportunities by engaging in this contract with NHS Blood and Transplant. Engaging in the planned supplier event will provide crucial early insights that can help businesses tailor their proposals to meet the NHS’s requirements.

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Notice Title

Catering Services

Notice Description

NHS Blood & Transplant is seeking to engage the market to provide information on cost-effective provision of food/drink at 11 site across England. The solution may include canteen services, vending machines, coffee shops, hot boxes/microwavable meals, buffets

Lot Information

Lot 1

Pre-Tender Market Engagement (request for information). We will be holding a Supplier Engagement event at 1000 on 08 August 2024 by Teams. Further details available through the link below. Additional information: To register for the Supplier Engagement event please go to: https://forms.office.com/e/KptAdT48R3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0485f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023782-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Debbie Keogh
Contact Email
debbie.keogh@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 7FG
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Emersons Green
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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