---
title: "Catering Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0485f1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2024-07-30"
---

# Catering Services

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0485f1

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## Summary

NHS Blood and Transplant is planning to procure catering services across 11 sites in England, classified under CPV code 55520000. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a scheduled supplier engagement event on 8 August 2024, conducted via Microsoft Teams. This tender involves a wide array of catering solutions, including canteen services, vending machines, coffee shops, and buffets. The total contract value is estimated at £4,000,000. Businesses interested in participating will need to register for the engagement event, which offers an opportunity to gain further information and insights.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in food and drink services, particularly those with experience in large-scale, cost-effective solutions for public sector clients. Companies providing canteen and other catering services are particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of offering innovative and efficient catering solutions may find growth opportunities by engaging in this contract with NHS Blood and Transplant. Engaging in the planned supplier event will provide crucial early insights that can help businesses tailor their proposals to meet the NHS’s requirements.

## Notice

NHS Blood & Transplant is seeking to engage the market to provide information on cost-effective provision of food/drink at 11 site across England. The solution may include canteen services, vending machines, coffee shops, hot boxes/microwavable meals, buffets

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Pre-Tender Market Engagement (request for information). We will be holding a Supplier Engagement event at 1000 on 08 August 2024 by Teams. Further details available through the link below. Additional information: To register for the Supplier Engagement event please go to: https://forms.office.com/e/KptAdT48R3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023782-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 7FG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Emersons Green |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2024 at 14:02 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023782-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/e/KptAdT48R3
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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