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The Provison of a Nursery Meals Service

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

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14 Apr 2025 at 10:09

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Summary of the contracting process

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the provision of a nursery meals service, specifically a hot meals lunch service to be delivered to the Trust's three workplace nurseries located at Brighton General Hospital, Elm Grove, Brighton, BN2 3EW. The tender was classified under the canteen and catering services industry with a CPV code of 55500000. This procurement process was initiated using a restricted procedure and the contract, awarded to LITTLE TUMS CATERING LTD, was signed on 17 February 2025. The contract is valued at GBP 105,000 and includes an option to extend for two additional 12-month periods beyond the initial three-year term. The procurement method used was selective, indicating a competitive process to identify suitable suppliers.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for catering businesses, especially those specialised in providing nutritious meals for children, to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector. Businesses that focus on quality, cost-effectiveness, and have the capability to service multiple locations within a healthcare environment would be well-suited to compete. The contract’s substantial value and potential extension options offer significant business growth potential for the winning supplier, ensuring a steady stream of revenue and the chance to build long-term relationships with the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provison of a Nursery Meals Service

Notice Description

The Provision of a Hot Meals Lunch Service to the Trust's 3 Workplace Nurseries

Lot Information

Lot 1

Mini Competition under YPO Buildings in Use DPS to identify a contractor to provide a hot meals lunch service to the Trust's 3 workplace early years nurseries

Options: Option to extend the contract for 2 further 12 month periods beyond the 3 year initial contract term

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050224
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014838-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON , ELM GROVE
Postcode
BN2 3EW
Postcode Area
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)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Hanover & Elm Grove
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LITTLE TUMS CATERING LTD

Further Information

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