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Catering Managed Services

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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23 Jan 2026 at 14:41

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process titled "Catering Managed Services", targeting the catering services industry within the United Kingdom. This initiative is currently in the planning stage, with a planned notice published on 23rd January 2026. The procurement process aims to transform catering services across its hospital sites in Basildon, Broomfield, and Southend by adhering to NHS food safety and sustainability standards while seeking operational efficiency and enhanced patient experience. The procurement method is a selective competitive flexible procedure, with expressions of interest due by 30th March 2026 and an expected award period ending on 20th November 2026.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those that can offer high-quality, sustainable, and efficient service models aligned with NHS requirements. Suitable candidates will likely include enterprises experienced in both retail restaurant and patient meal provision, capable of participating in a multistage procurement involving negotiation and comprehensive service delivery. With significant financial value and potential for long-term partnerships through initial contracts and potential extensions, this tender is ideal for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the healthcare catering sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering Managed Services

Notice 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Broomfield Hospital Retail and Patient Catering Services

Delivery of patient and retail catering services at Broomfield Hospital

Options: 5 year initial term with x2 one year optional extension

Renewal: 5+1+1

Lot 2 - Basildon Hospital Retail and Patient Catering Services

Delivery of Retail and Patient Catering Services at Basildon Hospital

Options: 5 year initial term with x2 one year optional extension

Renewal: 5+1+1

Lot 3 - Southend Hospital Retail and Patient Catering Services

Delivery of patient and retail catering services at Southend Hospital

Options: 5 year initial term with x2 one year optional extension

Renewal: 5+1+1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006266-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£102,968,873 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20268 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2027 - 31 Aug 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Postcode Area
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Langdon Hills
Westminster Constituency
South Basildon and East Thurrock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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