Planning

KRFT - Patient and Retail Catering (Soft FM Services)

KINGSTON AND RICHMOND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

24 Jul 2025 at 11:57

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a contract titled "KRFT - Patient and Retail Catering (Soft FM Services)." This procurement falls under the industry category of catering services and is aimed at providing high-quality catering solutions at Kingston Hospital, United Kingdom. With a scope that covers regions across the country, the Trust is seeking supplier engagement through an open tender. Importantly, they are reaching out to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to gain insights into the tender specifications. Those interested should respond by 7th August 2025. The tender's contract period is set to commence on 26th April 2026, with a potential extension until April 2034, indicating a long-term opportunity.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations specialising in catering services to expand their business within the public health sector. The emphasis on engaging SMEs in the preliminary market engagement phase signals the Trust's intent to foster innovation and responsiveness within its catering operations. Businesses with experience in providing flexible and diverse food services that cater to varying dietary requirements are well-positioned to compete. The lengthy contract period allows for substantial growth and stability, making it an appealing prospect for businesses looking to establish a strong presence in the healthcare catering industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

KRFT - Patient and Retail Catering (Soft FM Services)

Notice Description

Provision of patient and retail catering at Kingston Hospital as per the (draft) specification provided upon request. The Supplier shall provide a high-quality Catering Service which offers a range of appetising and nutritious food and drink to enable all customers to have a choice which reflects their dietary needs and tastes 24 hours per day, 365(6) days per year (or as specifically defined within the relevant section in the Catering Service Specification). The flexible Catering Service shall provide for changing customer needs and adapt to the nature of the service provided within the Authority.

Planning Information

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust will shortly be using issuing an open tender to the entire market for their patient and retail catering services contract - in order to engage with SMEs to gain their input on the proposed scope and structure of the new contract, the Trust wish to share their draft specification and post 3 high level questions to gain valuable insight from the SME market. If any SMEs wish to review the draft specification they are asked to request a copy of emailing efprocurement@stgeorges.nhs.uk using the subject line "KRFT Patient and Retail Catering - draft spec request." Upon receipt of such requests, a copy of the draft specification will be emailed across. Thereafter, SMEs are asked to consider the following questions and provide responses to efprocurement@stgeorges.nhs.uk by midday Thursday 7th August 2025: 1. Are there any aspects of the draft specification that you feel may present barriers to SME participation? 2. Do you consider the scope, contract structure and service model to be appropriate and deliverable for SMEs? 3. Are there any innovations, approaches or delivery models that you think should be considered to improve service quality or efficiency?

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056565
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042750-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Apr 2026 - 25 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KINGSTON AND RICHMOND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Chris Pathmadeva
Contact Email
efprocurement@stgeorges.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT2 7QB
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Coombe Hill
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Further Information

Notice Documents

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