---
title: "Catering Managed Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0693c8"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0693c8.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-05-07"
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# Catering Managed Services

Buyer: MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0693c8

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## Summary

The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is preparing for a procurement process titled "Catering Managed Services," focusing on catering services in the UK (region UKH3). This contract, which falls under the services industry category, involves providing and managing catering services across various sites, including patient and staff meals as well as retail and catering equipment supply and maintenance. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a notice published on 7th May 2026 and an anticipated official notice date set for 3rd July 2026. The contract is valued at approximately £97.75 million GBP, with a planned contract period starting from 1st September 2027 to 31st August 2032, with an option for extension up till August 2035.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in large-scale catering and facilities management. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive food service management, equipment maintenance, and supply services will find this tender aligned with their capabilities. The procurement method, defined as a competitive flexible procedure, encourages participation among a diverse pool of suppliers, fostering a competitive environment. Businesses looking to expand their footprint or enter the public sector catering services market should consider competing for this opportunity by aligning with the needs of a significant public authority, such as the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

## Notice

To market test MSEFT Catering Managed Services - Patient Meals (Fixed & Variable), Staff Meals (Variable), Retail, including Catering Equipment Supply and Maintenance Service, outsourced to all sites.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042116-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £97,748,000 |
| 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 | TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 15:17 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042116-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042116-2026
  7th May 2026 - Pipeline 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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