--- title: "Invitation to tender for concession contract to provide Hospital Retail Catering Units" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-73583906-fec9-4d91-8617-8cefa5e4140f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-73583906-fec9-4d91-8617-8cefa5e4140f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-73583906-fec9-4d91-8617-8cefa5e4140f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-73583906-fec9-4d91-8617-8cefa5e4140f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TAUNTON AND SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2017-08-16" --- # Invitation to tender for concession contract to provide Hospital Retail Catering Units Buyer: TAUNTON AND SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73583906-fec9-4d91-8617-8cefa5e4140f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-73583906-fec9-4d91-8617-8cefa5e4140f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-73583906-fec9-4d91-8617-8cefa5e4140f.json) ## Summary The Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has issued an invitation to tender for a concession contract to provide Hospital Retail Catering Units, which includes two established units: Whitlocks and Beacon Café. This procurement, classified under retail trade services, is currently at the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 14th September 2017. The contract period is expected to commence on 3rd October 2017 and extend until 3rd October 2027, with all services to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure via the e-tendering portal Pro Contract Due North. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in retail catering services, particularly those looking to expand their presence within health care settings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly suitable, as the units have an established yet underutilised catering service. Companies that can offer innovative catering solutions or enhance the current service models will be well positioned to compete. The successful bidder will benefit from a contracted relationship with a key NHS entity, potentially leading to further growth and collaboration opportunities in the public sector. ## Notice Concession contracts are available to provide Hospital Retail Catering Units to replace existing in house provisions. The opportunity comprises of 2 units of an established, but under exploited retail catering service. The service and contract consists of the following: Whitlocks - a staff canteen also open to the public in a dedicated, fully equipped retail unit owned by Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust which is at the centre of the Hospital site. 80% of custom is from members of a staff who benefit from a 10% discount on certain lines. Supported by a loyal customer base and a valued facility. Beacon Cafe - A smaller dedicated facility within the award winning Beacon Oncology Centre. As well as staff trade there is a captive audience within the waiting area that is host to this outlet. This unit is a PFI funded building. Additional information: The Authority is using the e-tendering portal Pro Contract Due North to conduct the procurement process ("The e-Tendering Portal"). The e-Tendering Portal can be accessed via the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login/Index?ReturnUrl=%2fHome%2fAbout ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5383b671-08be-415d-a7e6-a68efbb96bc5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Oct 2017 - 3 Oct 2027 | | 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 | TAUNTON AND SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | TAUNTON | | Post town | Taunton | | Postcode | TA1 5DA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | | Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55900000 - Retail trade services ## Release History - 16 Aug 2017 at 11:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5383b671-08be-415d-a7e6-a68efbb96bc5 - 2 Aug 2017 at 07:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5383b671-08be-415d-a7e6-a68efbb96bc5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5383b671-08be-415d-a7e6-a68efbb96bc5 16th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.musgroveparkhospital.nhs.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login/Index?ReturnUrl=%2fHome%2fAbout ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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