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title: "Catering Specialist Consultant (Marchina Ltd)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050614"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-04-23"
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# Catering Specialist Consultant (Marchina Ltd)

Buyer: MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050614

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, located in Basildon, United Kingdom, involves the awarding of a contract for a catering specialist consultant service. The contract, titled "Catering Specialist Consultant (Marchina Ltd)" for EFM, falls under the services category with a CPV classification indicating business services such as consulting. The procurement method used was a direct approach below the threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 31st March 2025, with the contract period starting on 1st April 2025 and concluding on 30th June 2025. The status of the procurement stage is complete, marking it as awarded to Marchina Limited, a supplier based in Brighton.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for large consulting firms specialising in business services to become involved in supporting public healthcare projects. The nature of this direct award highlights a strategic relationship between the contracting authority and qualified suppliers, showcasing the potential for consultancy firms to utilise their expertise in creating efficient, value-driven solutions for public sector clients. Companies experienced in catering consultancy, particularly those capable of operating swiftly without the need for extended procurement processes, would find this type of tender beneficial for business expansion and forging long-lasting relationships with healthcare institutions.

## Notice

Catering Specialist Consultant (Marchina Ltd) EFM

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016420-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BASILDON |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS16 5NL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Basildon |
| Electoral ward | Langdon Hills |
| Westminster constituency | South Basildon and East Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2025 at 09:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016420-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016420-2025
  23rd April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.mse.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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