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title: "Award of Catering Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE ROTHERHAM NHSFT"
published: "2025-05-16"
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# Award of Catering Services

Buyer: THE ROTHERHAM NHSFT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0bda9844-d41b-44b8-a9ce-5fa34cc53ad4

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## Summary

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, located in Rotherham, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the provision of "Award of Catering Services", classified under the CPV code 55520000 for catering services. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender reached the award stage, with Compass Contract Services (U.K.) Limited being selected as the supplier. This contract involves catering services for patients, staff, and retail, with a financial scope of £22,457,563. The contractual period is set from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030. Key dates included an end date for the tender period on 18 October 2024, with the contract award published on 16 May 2025.

This contract provides significant opportunity for large-sized businesses offering catering services. The magnitude and duration of this contract make it highly beneficial for enterprises looking to establish a long-term relationship with a major health organisation like the NHS. Companies with capabilities in comprehensive catering services and experience with public health sector requirements would be well-positioned to compete in this particular procurement process. Although SMEs and VCSEs were found not suitable for this tender, businesses at a larger scale can considerably leverage this opportunity for expansion and business growth within the UK catering industry.

## Notice

Award of Patient, Staff and Retail Catering Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e3bac9b-973f-4012-af25-0202f101e64b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,457,563 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,457,563 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ROTHERHAM NHSFT |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 2UD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Boston Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (U.K. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 16 May 2025 at 07:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e3bac9b-973f-4012-af25-0202f101e64b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e3bac9b-973f-4012-af25-0202f101e64b
  16th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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