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Prior notice United Kingdom Services

Catering Managed Services

Buyer: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Published
23 January 2026
Estimated value
£102,968,873
Procedure
Restricted procedure
Notice number
006266-2026
Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-060d84
Official source
Official source

CPV codes

Description

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 serv…

Lots (3)

LotDescriptionCPV codeAmount
1 Lot 1 - Broomfield Hospital Retail and Patient Catering Services 55520000 Catering services —
2 Lot 2 - Basildon Hospital Retail and Patient Catering Services 55520000 Catering services —
3 Lot 3 - Southend Hospital Retail and Patient Catering Services 55520000 Catering services —

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