Planning

Provision of Catering Services - Re-tender

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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23 May 2025 at 13:08

Planning

22 May 2025 at 20:48

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood and Transplant, a central government public authority, is planning a re-tendering process for the provision of catering services, with a substantial contract value of £9,000,000 gross. This procurement process falls under the services category and involves a planned contract period from 1st April 2026 to 30th March 2031, with potential renewal extending to 29th March 2035. The procurement is above the threshold and utilises a framework agreement. The tender process is currently in the planning stage, and further notices are expected by 20th October 2025. The service location is in the UK with delivery specifically targeted within the region of UKK11, aligning with the operations of NHS Blood and Transplant headquarters in Bristol.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those experienced in working with public sector contracts and capable of delivering high-quality services at scale. Companies with expertise in establishing and managing framework agreements will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. The re-tendering initiative by a reputable organisation such as NHS Blood and Transplant offers a stable and long-term engagement prospect, thereby acting as a key growth opportunity for businesses looking to expand or consolidate their presence in the public sector catering industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of Catering Services - Re-tender

Notice Description

Provision of Catering Services - Re-tender for NHSBT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026442-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2031 4-5 years
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
purchasing@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Email
purchasing@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
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
TLK11 Bristol, City of

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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