Provision of Retail Catering Services

WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

09 Jun 2026 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involves the Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, which has awarded a contract for the provision of retail catering services at Arrowe Park Hospital, located in the UKD region. The contract falls under the catering services industry category, with a CPV code of 55520000, and it spans a 10-year period. Initiated as a tender under a government framework (RM6331, Lot 4B), the procurement method used was 'limited', indicating an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The award was made to Compass Group Holdings. The process reached the award stage on 8th June 2026, after a competitive bidding among suppliers included in the specified framework lot.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in comprehensive catering solutions and retail operations. With a focus on quality criteria such as retail offering, social value, management reporting, and staff, the procurement offers a lucrative 10-year lease contract in a healthcare setting, allowing for consistent revenue generation over a substantial period. Businesses experienced in managing large-scale catering projects and those focusing on innovation in food services for institutional environments, especially within healthcare, would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Compass Group Holdings has successfully secured this opportunity, highlighting its capability to meet rigorous quality and pricing criteria.

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Notice Title

Provision of Retail Catering Services

Notice Description

Provision of retail catering services. Contract period is 10 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of outsourced retail catering services. Additional information: This procurement was conducted as a further competition exercise against the Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Services) Framework Agreement RM6331, Lot 4B. Suppliers awarded onto Lot 4B were invited to tender. The contract is income generating by means of lease contract.

Procurement Information

This procurement was a further competition against the Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Services) Framework RM6331, Lot 4B. All suppliers awarded onto Lot 4B were invited to participate and submit tenders. This notice is a contract award notice for transparency. The contract is for 10 years and is a lease contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b0a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054180-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - 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
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEBINGTON
Postcode
CH63 4JY
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Clatterbridge
Westminster Constituency
Wirral West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPASS GROUP HOLDINGS

Further Information

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