Tender

STH Food safety and Hygiene Consultancy

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 10:19

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

27 Nov 2025 at 14:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a tender process for Food Safety and Hygiene Consultancy services. This procurement aims to cover various catering areas, including ward kitchens, main production, and retail outlets, ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are met. With a procurement method designated as “Below threshold - open competition,” the tender remains in its active stage with a submission deadline on 30th January 2026. Located in the United Kingdom, specifically in Sheffield, this opportunity is aligned with the Health and Safety Consultancy services industry category. Key contacts for this process include Salimatou Jaiteh from the Trust, and further document access is provided through their specified digital platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in safety consultancy services, especially those offering health and safety expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) from South Yorkshire, and potentially beyond, may find this competition advantageous. The contract seeks a collaborative approach to food safety and hygiene, inviting firms capable of delivering not only compliance checks but also proactive advisory and training solutions. Businesses that thrive on innovation and tailored consultancy services, and have the capability to meet technical, commercial, and social value criteria, will be well-suited to participate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STH Food safety and Hygiene Consultancy

Notice Description

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites interested suppliers to tender for the provision of Food safety and Hygiene Consultancy for the Trust, covering all Catering areas including ward kitchens, main production, and retail outlets.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial contract term shall be 3 years with the potential for 2 x 12 months in Contract extension periods by election of the Contracting Authority, on such notice and for such periods as is specified by the Contract].

Planning Information

The RFI process is being undertaken to allow the market testing for Food safety and Hygiene Consultancy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004653-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

79417000 - Safety consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Salimatou Jaiteh
Contact Email
salimatou.jaiteh1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S5 7AU
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Burngreave
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough

Further Information

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