Planning

Patient and Retail, Snacks and Hydration

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

In the planning stage of its procurement process, the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is inviting interest in a contract titled "Patient and Retail, Snacks and Hydration." This procurement, aimed at sourcing food, beverages, and related products, is set to serve various sites across the United Kingdom, particularly focusing on the UKL region, with deliveries required both directly and via NWSSP distribution stores. The tender is categorised under goods in the food and beverage industry, adhering to Welsh devolved regulations. Key milestones include the future notice publication date on 1st July 2025, with an anticipated contract start date on 1st November 2025, running until 31st October 2028, with potential extension opportunities up to 31st October 2029.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the food and beverage sector, particularly those offering items like packaged snacks, bottled water, and various non-alcoholic drinks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities to supply directly or through distribution networks would be well-positioned to take advantage of this opportunity. The long contract period and possibility for extensions provide a steady stream of business, conducive to strategic growth and expansion in public sector markets. The NHS Wales' acknowledgment of the need for varied products underlines the potential for companies with diverse product ranges to engage competitively in this tender.

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Notice Title

Patient and Retail, Snacks and Hydration

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of Patient and Retail, Snacks and Hydration. Products may include but are not limited to packaged snacks (such as crisps, biscuits, snack pots and confectionary), bottled water, soft drinks, juices, and squash. Required to be delivered both directly to sites and also NWSSP distribution stores.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052227
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026212-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
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
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 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 WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Kristian Smith
Contact Email
kristian.smith@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

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