--- title: "Catering Services (Sandwiches/Salads and other chilled foods) for NSFT In-Patient Settings" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033955" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033955" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033955.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033955.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORFOLK COMMUNITY HEALTH AND CARE" published: "2022-05-17" --- # Catering Services (Sandwiches/Salads and other chilled foods) for NSFT In-Patient Settings Buyer: NORFOLK COMMUNITY HEALTH AND CARE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033955 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033955) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033955.json) ## Summary The Norfolk Community Health and Care is currently conducting a tender for Catering Services, specifically for prepared sandwiches, salads, and other chilled foods, aimed at supporting the Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) inpatient settings. This open procurement process is set to progress through the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions on Thursday, 16th June 2022, at noon. The anticipated contract period is for an initial 12 months commencing on 1st August 2022, with the possibility of three additional one-year extensions. This tender covers services across multiple locations in East Anglia, primarily supporting patients with various mental health issues. This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in catering and food services, particularly those experienced in food safety and hygiene compliance. Businesses well-suited to participate will effectively manage the supply and delivery of quality sandwich and salad options to healthcare facilities, adhering to relevant food legislation and safety standards. This contract not only offers a potential revenue stream but also the chance to contribute to the well-being of patients in critical care settings, helping enhance their dietary offerings during their stay. ## Notice Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) has patients with a diverse range of mental health problems from dementia, to young adults with acute psychological conditions. These patients stay as in-patients on 30 Wards in several locations in Norfolk and Suffolk. Their time of stay will range from just a few days to over eighteen months and in some cases, they become permanent residents. In addition to the main food offering, the Trust currently supplies an out-of-hours cold food offering to 22 inpatient settings 24/7. The tender calls for Catering (Sandwich/Salad and other chilled foods) Services across NSFT patient sites. Full information is available within the attached tender pack. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This tender calls for Catering (Sandwich/Salad and other chilled foods) Services across the Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) patient sites. This tender covers a comprehensive range and full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. To complement our hot meal provision, the Trust is looking for a supplier to provide a range of sandwiches and salads, along with other possible options (such as wraps, baguettes, protein pots, and sausage rolls). The Trust seeks a contractor to supply and deliver pre-ordered sandwiches and salads to designated locations in accordance with adopted quality systems and current food hygiene legislation. NSFT intends to put an (initial) 12-month contract in place, with three further extension options of up to 12 months each available: agreeable as per the contract document. The provisional start date for proposed services is 1st August 2022. The deadline for tender submissions is Noon, on Thursday 16th June 2022. Renewal: Option of three further extension options of up to 12 months each in length. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012983-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORFOLK COMMUNITY HEALTH AND CARE | | Locality | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR2 3TU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Nelson | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | TLH1 East Anglia | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15811510 - Sandwiches - 15811511 - Prepared sandwiches ## Release History - 17 May 2022 at 18:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012983-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/44TW5V7U7X - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Norwich:-Prepared-sandwiches./44TW5V7U7X - https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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