Procurement Summary
Country: United Kingdom
Summary: Catering Managed Services
Deadline: 30 Mar 2026
Posting Date: 24 Jan 2026
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Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 134276029
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Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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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.
CPV classifications: 55520000 - Catering services
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