Tender

Patient Catering Management and Electronic Meal Ordering System

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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TenderUpdate

01 May 2025 at 15:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

09 Apr 2025 at 15:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has updated its active public procurement process for a Patient Catering Management and Electronic Meal Ordering System. This procurement, categorized under catering and IT services, is an open procedure allowing electronic submissions. The procurement is in the tender stage, with the deadline extended to 26th May 2025 for tender submissions. The enquiry period ends on 16th May 2025, and the award decision is expected by the end of July 2025. The Trust, located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, seeks to implement a system with an overall contract value of £312,000, with a base value of £260,000. The project will cover the UKC2 region, and the contract is intended to start on 1st August 2025 and run for five years, with options for renewal.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in catering and IT services, particularly those adept in software development and internet support. Suitability criteria indicate openness to SMEs, making it an attractive opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises to tailor competitive bids. The procurement's focus on quality, comprising 80% of the evaluation weight, aligns with innovative solutions and high service standards, while cost considerations account for 20%. Enterprises that demonstrate innovation and efficiency in their proposals may find substantial value and business expansion through successful bidding.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Patient Catering Management and Electronic Meal Ordering System

Notice Description

Implementation of a Patient Catering Management and Electronic Meal Ordering System

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 2 x 12 months

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fffd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018547-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
helen.potts18@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE7 7DN
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Dene & South Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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