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title: "National Framework Agreement for Total Food Management Solutions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bbf1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-24"
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# National Framework Agreement for Total Food Management Solutions

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bbf1

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## Summary

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority located in Chester, UK, is in the planning stages of a procurement process titled "National Framework Agreement for Total Food Management Solutions." This framework aims to streamline food and beverage procurement for public sector organisations by introducing a comprehensive, single-supplier approach. The procurement process, identified under the ocid "ocds-h6vhtk-06bbf1," is scheduled for a planning stage with market engagement set for completion by 8th July 2026. The total value of the procurement is expected to reach £49,000,000, and it will span regions including the United Kingdom, Guernsey, Jersey, and the Isle of Man. The initiative focuses on integrating services across procurement, logistics, waste management, and sustainability in the services category. The tender documents are yet to be issued following this preliminary engagement phase.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating in the food and beverage sector, offering a chance to secure a long-term contract with a prominent public sector body. Companies specialising in food management solutions—including distribution, catering services, waste management, and nutrition—are particularly well-suited to compete. The framework is designed to foster efficiency and innovation, making it attractive for SMEs and organisations with a focus on sustainable and integrated service delivery. Interested suppliers are encouraged to express their interest in the market engagement process to gain a foothold in this large-scale procurement initiative. Prospects exist for businesses capable of providing comprehensive solutions that align with the Trust's objectives of reducing complexity in food service management while enhancing integration and sustainability.

## Notice

The objective of this framework is to offer an end-to-end approach to food and beverage procurement, distribution, preparation, waste management, and reporting for public sector organisations, using a single supplier. Most public sector organisations currently contract multiple suppliers for different parts of their food and beverage services, ingredients, catering staff, logistics, and waste management. This often leads to operational complexity, duplication of effort, and lack of integration across procurement, nutrition, sustainability, and waste reduction.

### Planning Information

The purpose of this engagement notice is to invite suppliers to participate in preliminary market engagement with a view to developing the Authority's requirements and preparing tender documents. Suppliers participating in this market consultation are not guaranteed to receive either an Invitation to Tender (if Invitations to Tender are issued), or a place on any framework agreement which may be awarded following an Invitation to Tender.
Please email info@coch-cps.co.uk to express interest in taking part in this market engagement process. We will then be in contact to arrange the next steps.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059327-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,000,000 |
| 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 | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH2 1UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 39222000 - Catering supplies
- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services
- 55400000 - Beverage-serving services
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 79723000 - Waste analysis services
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 10:37 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059327-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059327-2026
  24th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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