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title: "NHSBT0991 Provision of Catering Services"
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buyer: "NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT"
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# NHSBT0991 Provision of Catering Services

Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11cf3311-5c9b-4086-83c9-70130834e07e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "NHSBT0991 Provision of Catering Services" is being conducted by NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) in the services industry. This tender covers multiple geographical locations in England, including the North East, North West, South West, and London regions, providing a comprehensive catering and café service. The contract period runs from 2nd April 2018 until 1st April 2023, following a restricted procedure that is currently in the award stage, with the award date noted as 4th January 2018. The total value of the awarded contract is £1,800,000. Interested parties were encouraged to express their interest through the NHSBT ePortal by 12th May 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those capable of offering innovative and adaptable solutions in café and restaurant services within a variety of environments. Companies that can provide catering to hospitals and donor centres, including meal preparation and serving, would be well-positioned to compete. With the potential for operational site changes during the contract duration, agile suppliers who can accommodate fluctuating service demands could also excel in this procurement process.

## Notice

NHSBT wishes to work in partnership with a suitably qualified and experienced provider to provide catering services. Generally the service provision is as follows: North East Region covering Leeds, Sheffield and Newcastle. The service requirement for this region is Cafe Bar, Vending and limited buffets. North West Region covering Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham Vincent Drive and Birmingham New Street. The service requirement for this is for Restaurant, Vending and limited buffets and Cafe Bar. South West Region covering Filton (Bristol), Oxford and Southampton. London and South East Region covering Cambridge, Colindale, Tooting and Basildon. The requirement on two sites will be for Cafe Bar, Vending and limited buffets. One site's requirement will be for Restaurant, Vending and limited buffets and one site will require vending only. In addition there may be a requirement for the provision of sandwiches, fruit and light refreshments at Donor Centres located throughout regions within England. It is likely that the number of NHSBT operating sites will change during the contract period. NHSBT reserves the right to either add or remove sites during the course of the contract as a result of changing operational requirements. The level of service requirement may also be subject to variation and may include the provision on an ad hoc basis of buffets to remote sites which fall within each region. Subject to agreement, the service provider shall not be limited in their ability to be innovative in order to deliver a quality service with demonstrated value for money benefits. Additional information: If you wish to express an interest in this tender, please can you register on the ePortal (Bravo Solutions) as per the instructions below. To register on our ePortal you need to follow these simple instructions. To register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal at https://nhsbt.bravosolution.co.uk - Click the Register now! link - Accept the terms and conditions and click continue - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click Save when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure). Please confirm by email once you have completed your registration to lorna.joy@nhsbt.nhs.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d072122-1b6f-4691-b1b9-4e11d9830ec1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2018 - 1 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,800,000 |
| 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 | NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOST PART OF THE CH&CO GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55320000 - Meal-serving services
- 55321000 - Meal-preparation services
- 55322000 - Meal-cooking services
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55510000 - Canteen services
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 18 May 2018 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d072122-1b6f-4691-b1b9-4e11d9830ec1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d072122-1b6f-4691-b1b9-4e11d9830ec1
  18th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://nhsbt.bravosolution.co.uk/
  Bravo Solution

## Notice URLs

- https://nhsbt.bravosolution.co.uk

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