Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Luton and Dunstable Hospital, part of the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, seeking catering services for their Staff Summer Engagement Event 2025. This tender falls under the industry category of "canteen and catering services," with a focus on regions within the UK, specifically UKH21, UKH24, and UKH25. The procurement stage is currently active at the tender stage, with submissions expected by 16th June 2025. The event will take place from 1st to 11th July 2025, highlighting an opportunity for businesses to engage with a public authority sub-central government. The process follows an open procurement method, classified as below threshold with open competition.

This tender can offer significant opportunities for businesses in the catering industry looking to expand their public sector clientele. It presents an excellent growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to provide quality and sustainable catering services, as these criteria will heavily influence the award outcome. With a contract value of £60,000 to £72,000, businesses proficient in delivering high-quality services with a focus on social value and sustainability will find this opportunity particularly suited to their offerings. Business growth through successful delivery could strengthen their portfolio and open additional public sector opportunities.

Tender

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHSFT Catering for Staff Summer Engagement Event 2025

LUTON AND DUNSTABLE HOSPITAL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

2nd June 2025 09:05:20 AM

Tender Deadline

16th June 2025 16:00:00 PM Expired
Contract Summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is hosting a staff engagement event, held for one week from the 1st – 4th July 2025 (Monday 1st set up) at Bedford Hospital, and for another week 7th-11th July 2025 at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital. You are invited to Tender for the provision of food and associated catering services as per the Tender specification. We require your response on the Tender Return form, but additional supporting documents can be uploaded. Your submission should include all necessary details of the service proposed along with details of your experience of providing such services. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Luton:-Canteen-and-catering-services./N97YCSQ2Y7 To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=955079503
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-052a49

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Below Threshold - Open Competition

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

LUTON AND DUNSTABLE HOSPITAL

Buyer Name

Jasmine Hunt

Buyer Email

Jasmine.Hunt@bedsft.nhs.uk

Buyer Phone

01582497933

Buyer Address

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHSFT, Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

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Bedfordshire Hospitals NHSFT Catering for Staff Summer Engagement Event 2025

LUTON AND DUNSTABLE HOSPITAL

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