Planning

BWC Catering Outsourcing Pre-Market Engagement

BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

15 Apr 2026 at 10:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, in collaboration with the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "BWC Catering Outsourcing Pre-Market Engagement." This tender pertains to the provision of retail and patient catering services at both hospitals and falls under the industry category of canteen and catering services. The pre-market engagement exercise is set to explore innovative contractual models and partnerships, with a milestone due date set for 1 May 2026. Businesses are encouraged to access the pre-market engagement documents via the Atamis Portal, with the project reference C438173. The procurement process intends to commence in autumn/winter 2026, progressing beyond the initial planning stage to engage the market further.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) and VCSEs (voluntary, community, and social enterprises) with expertise in catering services. Businesses that can demonstrate innovation, strong partnership capabilities, and the potential to deliver long-term value in catering services are well-suited to compete in this procurement. The contracting authority plans to institute a contract period starting from May 2027, lasting potentially until March 2032, depending on renewals. This extended contract duration offers stability and the chance for businesses in the catering sector to expand their operations and impact the healthcare industry positively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BWC Catering Outsourcing Pre-Market Engagement

Notice Description

Birmingham Women's & Children's Hospitals plan to begin a procurement process for retail and patient catering services across both hospitals in autumn/winter 2026. This Pre-market engagement exercise is to understand market preferences and explore contractual models that would best support innovation, partnership working and long-term value. Please search for the Pre-Market Engagement documents via the Atamis Portal. Project ref: C438173. https://atamis-1928.lightning.force.com/

Planning Information

Birmingham Women's & Children's Hospitals plan to begin a procurement process for retail and patient catering services across both hospitals in autumn/winter 2026. This Pre-market engagement exercise is to understand market preferences and explore contractual models that would best support innovation, partnership working and long‑term value. Please search for the Pre-Market Engagement documents via the Atamis Portal. Project ref: C438173. https://atamis-1928.lightning.force.com/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0682bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034093-2026
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

55500000 - Canteen and 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
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2027 - 30 Apr 2030 3-4 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
BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6NH
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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