---
title: "TENDER FOR RETAIL SERVICES"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0297ae"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0297ae.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2021-06-07"
---

# TENDER FOR RETAIL SERVICES

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0297ae

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## Summary

The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to procure retail services through an open tender titled "TENDER FOR RETAIL SERVICES," located in Suffolk, UK. This procurement process, classified under retail trade services (CPV Code: 55900000), is currently in the award stage, with the initial contract valued at £500,000 and officially awarded on 7th June 2021. The procurement period initially allowed submissions until 2nd April 2021 and included an option to extend for an additional twelve months after the initial sixty-month term.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in retail services, especially those capable of meeting the specific needs of healthcare environments. Potential suppliers with strong service and financial capabilities, as indicated by the award criteria which prioritises quality and price, are well-positioned to compete. Companies that can deliver a diverse range of products and services catered to patients, visitors, and staff at healthcare facilities would particularly benefit from this contract, allowing them to expand their presence in the public sector significantly.

## Notice

TENDER FOR RETAIL SERVICES

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The primary purpose of the retail space is to provide members of the public (patients, visitors and staff) with products and services as set out in the specification.

Options: 72 month(s) from the commencement date, with 60 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012642-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BURY ST EDMUNDS |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 2QZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Southgate |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WHSMITH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 55900000 - Retail trade services

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2021 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012642-2021
- 2 Mar 2021 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004169-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.whsmith.co.uk
- http://www.wsh.nhs.uk
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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