---
title: "Provision of Retail Catering Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b0a9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-09"
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# Provision of Retail Catering Services

Buyer: WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b0a9

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## Summary

The contracting process involves the Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, which has awarded a contract for the provision of retail catering services at Arrowe Park Hospital, located in the UKD region. The contract falls under the catering services industry category, with a CPV code of 55520000, and it spans a 10-year period. Initiated as a tender under a government framework (RM6331, Lot 4B), the procurement method used was 'limited', indicating an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The award was made to Compass Group Holdings. The process reached the award stage on 8th June 2026, after a competitive bidding among suppliers included in the specified framework lot.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in comprehensive catering solutions and retail operations. With a focus on quality criteria such as retail offering, social value, management reporting, and staff, the procurement offers a lucrative 10-year lease contract in a healthcare setting, allowing for consistent revenue generation over a substantial period. Businesses experienced in managing large-scale catering projects and those focusing on innovation in food services for institutional environments, especially within healthcare, would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Compass Group Holdings has successfully secured this opportunity, highlighting its capability to meet rigorous quality and pricing criteria.

## Notice

Provision of retail catering services. Contract period is 10 years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of outsourced retail catering services. Additional information: This procurement was conducted as a further competition exercise against the Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Services) Framework Agreement RM6331, Lot 4B. Suppliers awarded onto Lot 4B were invited to tender. The contract is income generating by means of lease contract.

### Procurement Information

This procurement was a further competition against the Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Services) Framework RM6331, Lot 4B. All suppliers awarded onto Lot 4B were invited to participate and submit tenders. This notice is a contract award notice for transparency. The contract is for 10 years and is a lease contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054180-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BEBINGTON |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH63 4JY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Electoral ward | Clatterbridge |
| Westminster constituency | Wirral West |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPASS GROUP HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054180-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.wuth.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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