---
title: "BWC Catering Outsourcing Pre-Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0682bd"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-15"
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# BWC Catering Outsourcing Pre-Market Engagement

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0682bd

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## Summary

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, in collaboration with the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "BWC Catering Outsourcing Pre-Market Engagement." This tender pertains to the provision of retail and patient catering services at both hospitals and falls under the industry category of canteen and catering services. The pre-market engagement exercise is set to explore innovative contractual models and partnerships, with a milestone due date set for 1 May 2026. Businesses are encouraged to access the pre-market engagement documents via the Atamis Portal, with the project reference C438173. The procurement process intends to commence in autumn/winter 2026, progressing beyond the initial planning stage to engage the market further.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) and VCSEs (voluntary, community, and social enterprises) with expertise in catering services. Businesses that can demonstrate innovation, strong partnership capabilities, and the potential to deliver long-term value in catering services are well-suited to compete in this procurement. The contracting authority plans to institute a contract period starting from May 2027, lasting potentially until March 2032, depending on renewals. This extended contract duration offers stability and the chance for businesses in the catering sector to expand their operations and impact the healthcare industry positively.

## Notice

Birmingham Women's & Children's Hospitals plan to begin a procurement process for retail and patient catering services across both hospitals in autumn/winter 2026. This Pre-market engagement exercise is to understand market preferences and explore contractual models that would best support innovation, partnership working and long-term value. Please search for the Pre-Market Engagement documents via the Atamis Portal. Project ref: C438173. https://atamis-1928.lightning.force.com/

### Planning Information

Birmingham Women's & Children's Hospitals plan to begin a procurement process for retail and patient catering services across both hospitals in autumn/winter 2026. This Pre-market engagement exercise is to understand market preferences and explore contractual models that would best support innovation, partnership working and long‑term value.
Please search for the Pre-Market Engagement documents via the Atamis Portal. Project ref: C438173.
https://atamis-1928.lightning.force.com/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034093-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2027 - 30 Apr 2030 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 10:22 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034093-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034093-2026
  15th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.lightning.force.com/
- https://www.bwc.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/

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