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Catering Specialist Consultant (Marchina Ltd)

MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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23 Apr 2025 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, located in Basildon, United Kingdom, involves the awarding of a contract for a catering specialist consultant service. The contract, titled "Catering Specialist Consultant (Marchina Ltd)" for EFM, falls under the services category with a CPV classification indicating business services such as consulting. The procurement method used was a direct approach below the threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 31st March 2025, with the contract period starting on 1st April 2025 and concluding on 30th June 2025. The status of the procurement stage is complete, marking it as awarded to Marchina Limited, a supplier based in Brighton.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for large consulting firms specialising in business services to become involved in supporting public healthcare projects. The nature of this direct award highlights a strategic relationship between the contracting authority and qualified suppliers, showcasing the potential for consultancy firms to utilise their expertise in creating efficient, value-driven solutions for public sector clients. Companies experienced in catering consultancy, particularly those capable of operating swiftly without the need for extended procurement processes, would find this type of tender beneficial for business expansion and forging long-lasting relationships with healthcare institutions.

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Notice Title

Catering Specialist Consultant (Marchina Ltd)

Notice Description

Catering Specialist Consultant (Marchina Ltd) EFM

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050614
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016420-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mse.procurementcontracts@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Langdon Hills
Westminster Constituency
South Basildon and East Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARCHINA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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