--- title: "NHS SBS CATERING FRAMEWORK (SBS10507)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f808" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03f808" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f808.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f808.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2023-08-30" --- # NHS SBS CATERING FRAMEWORK (SBS10507) Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f808 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03f808) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f808.json) ## Summary The NHS Shared Business Services Limited has published a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the NHS SBS CATERING FRAMEWORK (SBS10507) procurement project in the catering services industry. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with the deadline for completing the Request for Information (RFI) set for Friday 13th of October 2023 at 17:00pm. Market engagement sessions will be held in October and November 2023 for interested suppliers. The framework agreement, valued at £225 million GBP, aims to provide catering and associated products and services to NHS SBS Approved Organisations across various lots. This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the catering industry, especially those dedicated to sustainability and social value. Suppliers interested in patient catering, retail and hospitality, food buy services, consumables, public sector catering, or catering equipment will find this tender suitable for bidding. The procurement seeks expressions of interest through responses to the RFI, shaping the new Framework Agreement to incorporate best practices from the supply market. Interested parties can find further details on the NHS SBS website and are encouraged to participate in the market engagement sessions to understand the requirements and criteria for participation. ## Notice NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework Agreement. NHS Shared Business Services intends to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Catering and Associated Products and Services to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations, for the following Lots: Lot 1 - Patient Catering: Lot 1.1 - Production Kitchen Lot 1.2 - Cook Chill, Cook Freeze, and Steam Lot 2 - Retail and Hospitality: Lot 2.1 - Retail Lot 2.2 - Hospitality Lot 3 - Food Buy Lot 4 - Consumables Lot 5 - Public Sector Catering: Lot 5.1 - Education Lot 5.2 - Local Government Lot 6 - Catering Equipment: Lot 6.1 - Domestic Lot 6.2 - Commercial: * Lot 6.2A - Fridges / Freezers * Lot 6.2B - Ovens / Cookers * Lot 6.2C - Combination Ovens * Lot 6.2D - Servery and Display * Lot 6.2E - Dishwashers Lot 6.3 - Service and Maintenance Lot 7 - Porterage Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender. This PIN Notice is seeking expressions of interest and responses to our RFI document from interested suppliers, this will help shape our new Framework Agreement and ensure it is reflective of the best practices that exist across the supply market. ### Lot Information Patient Catering - Production Kitchen Provision of catering to patients which is produced on site in the kitchen. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI. Patient Catering - Cook Chill, Cook Freeze, and Steam Provision of catering to patients which is cooked off site and then chilled / froze or steamed, and then heated before being served to patients. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live in early 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI. Retail and Hospitality - Retail Supply of refreshments, hot and cold food snacks, and non-food items such as newspapers, magazines, and small retail items sold on a retail basis. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI. Retail and Hospitality - Hospitality Supply of a food service offer provided on a hospitality basis. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI. Food Buy Provision of a food buy service including sandwiches, coffee, and ingredients. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI. Consumables Provision to purchase consumables including cutlery, plates, crockery, food safe cleaning consumables, napkins, etc. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI. Public Sector Catering - Education Provision of catering to schools, academies, and universities. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI. Public Sector Catering - Local Government Provision of catering to local authorities. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI. Catering Equipment - Domestic Supply of domestic catering equipment. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI. Catering Equipment - Commercial Fridges / Freezers Supply of commercial fridges and freezers. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI. Catering Equipment - Commercial Ovens / Cookers Supply of commercial ovens and cookers. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI. Catering Equipment - Commercial Combination Ovens Supply of commercial combination ovens. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI. Catering Equipment - Commercial Servery and Display Supply of commercial servery and display equipment. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI. Catering Equipment - Commercial Dishwashers Supply of commercial dishwashers. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI. Catering Equipment - Service and Maintenance Servicing and maintenance of catering equipment. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI. Porterage Provision of porterage services in a healthcare environment. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025467-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 Feb 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £225,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP2 7AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Dacorum | | Electoral ward | Adeyfield East | | Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 30 Aug 2023 at 13:18 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025467-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/ - https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/nhs-sbs-about-us - https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/proc-construction-estates-frameworks - https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support - https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/8GPF7MG ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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