Catering Managed Services

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            "id": "GB-PPON-PBVJ-9475-ZCMD",
            "name": "Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust",
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                "id": "PBVJ-9475-ZCMD"
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            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Nethermayne",
                "locality": "Basildon",
                "postalCode": "SS16 5NL",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKH37"
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            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Abi Adisa",
                "email": "abi.adisa@nhs.net",
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        "title": "Catering Managed Services",
        "description": "Overview Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSE) currently delivers catering services across three hospital sites: Basildon, Broomfield, and Southend. These services encompass both patient meal provision and retail restaurant catering outlets, delivered through a combination of in-house operations and contracted arrangements. Strategic Objective The Trust is embarking on a transformation of its catering provision to establish a future-proof, compliant, and sustainable service model. This initiative is driven by the following key factors: 1. Compliance and Standards: Alignment with NHS food safety, nutrition, and sustainability requirements. 2. Enhanced Patient Experience: Meeting rising expectations for choice, quality, and overall patient satisfaction. 3. Commercial and Operational Efficiency: Leveraging opportunities to improve financial performance and operational effectiveness within retail catering. 4. Regulatory Compliance: Adhering to Cabinet Office requirements for business case approval and ensuring full compliance under the Procurement Act 2023. Please Note: This notice is for market testing purposes only and does not represent a decision to outsource catering services or a commitment to any future procurement.",
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