---
title: "Patient and Retail, Snacks and Hydration"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052227"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052227.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Patient and Retail, Snacks and Hydration

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052227

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## Summary

In the planning stage of its procurement process, the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is inviting interest in a contract titled "Patient and Retail, Snacks and Hydration." This procurement, aimed at sourcing food, beverages, and related products, is set to serve various sites across the United Kingdom, particularly focusing on the UKL region, with deliveries required both directly and via NWSSP distribution stores. The tender is categorised under goods in the food and beverage industry, adhering to Welsh devolved regulations. Key milestones include the future notice publication date on 1st July 2025, with an anticipated contract start date on 1st November 2025, running until 31st October 2028, with potential extension opportunities up to 31st October 2029.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the food and beverage sector, particularly those offering items like packaged snacks, bottled water, and various non-alcoholic drinks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities to supply directly or through distribution networks would be well-positioned to take advantage of this opportunity. The long contract period and possibility for extensions provide a steady stream of business, conducive to strategic growth and expansion in public sector markets. The NHS Wales' acknowledgment of the need for varied products underlines the potential for companies with diverse product ranges to engage competitively in this tender.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of Patient and Retail, Snacks and Hydration. Products may include but are not limited to packaged snacks (such as crisps, biscuits, snack pots and confectionary), bottled water, soft drinks, juices, and squash. Required to be delivered both directly to sites and also NWSSP distribution stores.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026212-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 3UZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Gabalfa |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 11:32 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026212-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026212-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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