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Birmingham Women's and Children's Catering Outsourcing

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

20 Oct 2026 at 15:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

15 Apr 2026 at 11:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an outsourced catering partner for Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Birmingham Women’s Hospital in Birmingham. The services are intended to provide good experiences for patients, families, visitors and staff across both hospitals. The Trust wants a partner that shares its commitment to improving health outcomes, reducing inequalities and delivering social value through service delivery. This is a hospital catering services requirement, covering both sites. The procurement is managed by the Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative, hosted by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, on behalf of Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.

The buyer invited offers through an open competitive flexible procedure. Tender responses were due by 27 November 2026 at 12 noon. The contract is planned to run from 22 March 2027 to 12 June 2034, with a three-year renewal option and a stated maximum extent to 23 March 2037. The estimated value is £15 million excluding VAT (£18 million including VAT). The evaluation is based entirely on price expressed as pounds per assessed benefit. The process has two stages: written evaluation, followed by presentations for the two highest-scoring suppliers. The award decision was due by 25 February 2027. The procurement is divided into one lot, which is identified as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

This opportunity suits catering businesses able to provide services across two hospital sites and serve patients, families, visitors and staff. The buyer is looking for a long-term partner able to contribute to improved health outcomes, reduced inequalities and meaningful social value through its service delivery. The stated SME and voluntary, community and social enterprise suitability makes the requirement relevant to suppliers of different sizes and types. Suppliers should be prepared to explain the assessed benefits their offer delivers, as the evaluation weights the price per assessed benefit rather than price alone. The process also calls for suppliers to present their proposals if they progress beyond the written evaluation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Birmingham Women's and Children's Catering Outsourcing

Notice Description

BWC is seeking a catering partner to help deliver outstanding experiences for patients, families, visitors and staff across Birmingham Children's Hospital (BCH) and Birmingham Women's Hospital (BWH). The Authority is looking for a long-term partner that shares its commitment to improving health outcomes, reducing inequalities and delivering meaningful social value through every aspect of service delivery.

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/099151-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
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
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Mar 2027 - 12 Jun 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2037-10-19

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Birmingham Women's and Children's 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
Postcode Area
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
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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