Award

Provision of Retail Catering Services 1st May 2025 - 30th November 2027

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jul 2025 at 15:23

Award

23 Jun 2025 at 09:40

Award

16 Jun 2025 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust has finalised the procurement process for the "Provision of Retail Catering Services" from 1st May 2025 to 30th November 2027, selecting Elior UK PLC as the supplier. This contract was awarded through a direct procurement method, reflective of the need to continue existing services like subsidised meals and a 24-hour meal service. Located in Nottingham, the hospital required these services for its volunteers, patients, and the Post Graduate Education Centre. The procurement falls under the "services" category, specifically catering services, with legal backing provided by the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract, valued at £2,523,651.91, was signed on 4th July 2025, with a completion status effective from 7th July 2025.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in catering and food service management. Large enterprises, particularly those accustomed to the healthcare sector's demanding standards, are well-positioned to compete for such contracts, ensuring quality and reliable food services. Moreover, this contract underlines the significance of possessing intellectual and logistical capabilities to maintain continuous service provision within a healthcare environment. As such, companies with experience in providing comprehensive catering solutions to public sector organisations may find such direct award processes to be lucrative opportunities for business expansion.

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Notice Title

Provision of Retail Catering Services 1st May 2025 - 30th November 2027

Notice Description

Provision of Retail Catering Services 1st May 2025 - 30th November 2027. To cover the services being provided by Elior; subsidised meals, 24 hour meal service, various vouchers used by volunteers, patients and 'Hospitality' provided to the Post Graduate Education Centre.

Procurement Information

To cover the services being provided by Elior; subsidised meals, 24 hour meal service, various vouchers used by volunteers, patients and 'Hospitality' provided to the Post Graduate Education Centre.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05495e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037554-2025
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,103,043 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,103,043 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Soraya Virgo
Contact Email
soraya.virgo1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 1PB
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELIOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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