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title: "Ashford & St Peters Hospital NHS - Patient Catering Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5fea461b-3e0b-4bff-b788-07536dbb409e"
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published: "2018-07-23"
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# Ashford & St Peters Hospital NHS - Patient Catering Services

Buyer: NELLER DAVIES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5fea461b-3e0b-4bff-b788-07536dbb409e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Neller Davies as the buying organisation seeking bids for a contract titled "Ashford & St Peters Hospital NHS - Patient Catering Services." This tender falls under the category of catering services and is located in the United Kingdom. Currently in the Tender stage, the tender was published on 23 July 2018 and will be open until 24 August 2018. The selected supplier will provide chilled and frozen pre-prepared meals to patients at both hospital sites, and the contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2019, lasting until 1 April 2024. This is a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering and food service industry, particularly those specialising in meal preparation and delivery for healthcare facilities. Providers that can manage large-scale meal production and offer staffing solutions for service management will be well-positioned to compete. Given the contract's duration and the scope of services required, it is suitable for established catering companies looking to expand their portfolio within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Provision of chilled/frozen pre-prepared meals to patients at both sites plus staffing to manage and regenerate and an option to serve meals at ward level. This will be a single contract for patient food and service. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c7c2042-4e16-4c8b-af04-a1bf26fbc182 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 1 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NELLER DAVIES |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK45 4SP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2018 at 10:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c7c2042-4e16-4c8b-af04-a1bf26fbc182
- 23 Jul 2018 at 10:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c7c2042-4e16-4c8b-af04-a1bf26fbc182

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c7c2042-4e16-4c8b-af04-a1bf26fbc182
  23rd July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nellerdavies/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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