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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Pipeline / planning |
| Buyer: | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender Status: | Planned |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | £102,968,873 |
| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £123,562,647.6 |
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.
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Book a free consultation →| Release Date: | 23 January 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | — |
| Enquiry Deadline: | 23 March 2026 |
| Contract Start Date: | 31 August 2027 (Estimated) |
| Contract End Date: | 31 August 2032 (Estimated) |
| Contract Duration: | 5.1 years |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-060d84 |
| Notice Reference: | 006266-2026 |
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