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title: "Invitation to tender for the provision of Hospital Retail Catering Units"
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# Invitation to tender for the provision of Hospital Retail Catering Units

Buyer: TAUNTON AND SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e231e627-59bc-4b31-b431-89d0109bc9db

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## Summary

Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking proposals for the provision of Hospital Retail Catering Units through an open procurement process. The invitation to tender, titled "Invitation to tender for the provision of Hospital Retail Catering Units," is classified under retail trade services and is located at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period closed on 14th September 2017, with the contract now active since 15th January 2018, running until 14th January 2028.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for suppliers in the catering industry, particularly those skilled in delivering retail food services in hospital environments. Businesses that can provide innovative and efficient retail solutions will be well-positioned to compete, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to enter the public sector market. Given the existing customer base and captive audience within the hospital, suppliers who can enhance the dining experience for both staff and visitors may find this contract particularly advantageous.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08678c53-5057-4907-85ab-f52238cd55ad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2018 - 14 Jan 2028 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TNS CATERING MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55900000 - Retail trade services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2018 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08678c53-5057-4907-85ab-f52238cd55ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08678c53-5057-4907-85ab-f52238cd55ad
  20th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9481e1a0-9a76-e711-80e3-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.musgroveparkhospital.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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