Planning

Catering Managed Services

MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

07 May 2026 at 15:17

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is preparing for a procurement process titled "Catering Managed Services," focusing on catering services in the UK (region UKH3). This contract, which falls under the services industry category, involves providing and managing catering services across various sites, including patient and staff meals as well as retail and catering equipment supply and maintenance. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a notice published on 7th May 2026 and an anticipated official notice date set for 3rd July 2026. The contract is valued at approximately £97.75 million GBP, with a planned contract period starting from 1st September 2027 to 31st August 2032, with an option for extension up till August 2035.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in large-scale catering and facilities management. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive food service management, equipment maintenance, and supply services will find this tender aligned with their capabilities. The procurement method, defined as a competitive flexible procedure, encourages participation among a diverse pool of suppliers, fostering a competitive environment. Businesses looking to expand their footprint or enter the public sector catering services market should consider competing for this opportunity by aligning with the needs of a significant public authority, such as the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering Managed Services

Notice Description

To market test MSEFT Catering Managed Services - Patient Meals (Fixed & Variable), Staff Meals (Variable), Retail, including Catering Equipment Supply and Maintenance Service, outsourced to all sites.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0693c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042116-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
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
£97,748,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 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
Post Town
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
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Langdon Hills
Westminster Constituency
South Basildon and East Thurrock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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