--- title: "Catering Managed Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060d84" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060d84" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060d84.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060d84.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-01-23" --- # Catering Managed Services Buyer: MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060d84 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060d84) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060d84.json) ## Summary The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process titled "Catering Managed Services", targeting the catering services industry within the United Kingdom. This initiative is currently in the planning stage, with a planned notice published on 23rd January 2026. The procurement process aims to transform catering services across its hospital sites in Basildon, Broomfield, and Southend by adhering to NHS food safety and sustainability standards while seeking operational efficiency and enhanced patient experience. The procurement method is a selective competitive flexible procedure, with expressions of interest due by 30th March 2026 and an expected award period ending on 20th November 2026. This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those that can offer high-quality, sustainable, and efficient service models aligned with NHS requirements. Suitable candidates will likely include enterprises experienced in both retail restaurant and patient meal provision, capable of participating in a multistage procurement involving negotiation and comprehensive service delivery. With significant financial value and potential for long-term partnerships through initial contracts and potential extensions, this tender is ideal for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the healthcare catering sector. ## Notice Overview Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSE) currently delivers catering services across three hospital sites: Basildon, Broomfield, and Southend. These services encompass both patient meal provision and retail restaurant catering outlets, delivered through a combination of in-house operations and contracted arrangements. Strategic Objective The Trust is embarking on a transformation of its catering provision to establish a future-proof, compliant, and sustainable service model. This initiative is driven by the following key factors: 1. Compliance and Standards: Alignment with NHS food safety, nutrition, and sustainability requirements. 2. Enhanced Patient Experience: Meeting rising expectations for choice, quality, and overall patient satisfaction. 3. Commercial and Operational Efficiency: Leveraging opportunities to improve financial performance and operational effectiveness within retail catering. 4. Regulatory Compliance: Adhering to Cabinet Office requirements for business case approval and ensuring full compliance under the Procurement Act 2023. Please Note: This notice is for market testing purposes only and does not represent a decision to outsource catering services or a commitment to any future procurement. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Broomfield Hospital Retail and Patient Catering Services Delivery of patient and retail catering services at Broomfield Hospital Options: 5 year initial term with x2 one year optional extension Renewal: 5+1+1 Lot 2 - Basildon Hospital Retail and Patient Catering Services Delivery of Retail and Patient Catering Services at Basildon Hospital Options: 5 year initial term with x2 one year optional extension Renewal: 5+1+1 Lot 3 - Southend Hospital Retail and Patient Catering Services Delivery of patient and retail catering services at Southend Hospital Options: 5 year initial term with x2 one year optional extension Renewal: 5+1+1 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006266-2026 | | Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | 5 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £102,968,873 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 23 Jan 2026 at 14:41 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006266-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006266-2026 23rd January 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.mse.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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