---
title: "Provision of Retail Catering Services 1st May 2025 - 30th November 2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05495e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-07-04"
---

# Provision of Retail Catering Services 1st May 2025 - 30th November 2027

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05495e

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## Summary

The Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust has finalised the procurement process for the "Provision of Retail Catering Services" from 1st May 2025 to 30th November 2027, selecting Elior UK PLC as the supplier. This contract was awarded through a direct procurement method, reflective of the need to continue existing services like subsidised meals and a 24-hour meal service. Located in Nottingham, the hospital required these services for its volunteers, patients, and the Post Graduate Education Centre. The procurement falls under the "services" category, specifically catering services, with legal backing provided by the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract, valued at £2,523,651.91, was signed on 4th July 2025, with a completion status effective from 7th July 2025.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in catering and food service management. Large enterprises, particularly those accustomed to the healthcare sector's demanding standards, are well-positioned to compete for such contracts, ensuring quality and reliable food services. Moreover, this contract underlines the significance of possessing intellectual and logistical capabilities to maintain continuous service provision within a healthcare environment. As such, companies with experience in providing comprehensive catering solutions to public sector organisations may find such direct award processes to be lucrative opportunities for business expansion.

## Notice

Provision of Retail Catering Services 1st May 2025 - 30th November 2027. To cover the services being provided by Elior; subsidised meals, 24 hour meal service, various vouchers used by volunteers, patients and 'Hospitality' provided to the Post Graduate Education Centre.

### Procurement Information

To cover the services being provided by Elior; subsidised meals, 24 hour meal service, various vouchers used by volunteers, patients and 'Hospitality' provided to the Post Graduate Education Centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037554-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,103,043 |
| Contracts value | £2,103,043 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG5 1PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Sherwood |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2025 at 15:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037554-2025
- 23 Jun 2025 at 09:40 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034293-2025
- 16 Jun 2025 at 13:43 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032636-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037554-2025
  4th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034293-2025
  23rd June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032636-2025
  16th June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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