---
title: "Patient Catering Management and Electronic Meal Ordering System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fffd"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fffd.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-05-01"
---

# Patient Catering Management and Electronic Meal Ordering System

Buyer: THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fffd

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## Summary

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has updated its active public procurement process for a Patient Catering Management and Electronic Meal Ordering System. This procurement, categorized under catering and IT services, is an open procedure allowing electronic submissions. The procurement is in the tender stage, with the deadline extended to 26th May 2025 for tender submissions. The enquiry period ends on 16th May 2025, and the award decision is expected by the end of July 2025. The Trust, located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, seeks to implement a system with an overall contract value of £312,000, with a base value of £260,000. The project will cover the UKC2 region, and the contract is intended to start on 1st August 2025 and run for five years, with options for renewal.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in catering and IT services, particularly those adept in software development and internet support. Suitability criteria indicate openness to SMEs, making it an attractive opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises to tailor competitive bids. The procurement's focus on quality, comprising 80% of the evaluation weight, aligns with innovative solutions and high service standards, while cost considerations account for 20%. Enterprises that demonstrate innovation and efficiency in their proposals may find substantial value and business expansion through successful bidding.

## Notice

Implementation of a Patient Catering Management and Electronic Meal Ordering System

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 2 x 12 months

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018547-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £260,000 |
| Lots value | £260,000 |
| 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 | THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE7 7DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Dene & South Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North |
| Delivery location | TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 1 May 2025 at 15:17 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018547-2025
- 9 Apr 2025 at 15:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014077-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018547-2025
  1st May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014077-2025
  9th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.lightning.force.com/lightning/page/home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk

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