NHS SBS CATERING FRAMEWORK (SBS10507)

A Prior Information Notice
by NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
not specified
Value
£-£225M
Sector
FACILITY
Published
30 Aug 2023
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework Agreement. NHS Shared Business Services intends to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Catering and Associated Products and Services to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations, for the following Lots: Lot 1 - Patient Catering: ­ Lot 1.1 - Production Kitchen ­ Lot 1.2 - Cook Chill, Cook Freeze, and Steam Lot 2 - Retail and Hospitality: ­ Lot 2.1 - Retail ­ Lot 2.2 - Hospitality Lot 3 - Food Buy Lot 4 - Consumables Lot 5 - Public Sector Catering: ­ Lot 5.1 - Education ­ Lot 5.2 - Local Government Lot 6 - Catering Equipment: ­ Lot 6.1 - Domestic ­ Lot 6.2 - Commercial: • Lot 6.2A - Fridges / Freezers • Lot 6.2B - Ovens / Cookers • Lot 6.2C - Combination Ovens • Lot 6.2D - Servery and Display • Lot 6.2E - Dishwashers ­ Lot 6.3 - Service and Maintenance Lot 7 - Porterage Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support

Lot Division

1 Patient Catering - Production Kitchen

Provision of catering to patients which is produced on site in the kitchen. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
1 Patient Catering - Cook Chill, Cook Freeze, and Steam

Provision of catering to patients which is cooked off site and then chilled / froze or steamed, and then heated before being served to patients. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live in early 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
2 Retail and Hospitality - Retail

Supply of refreshments, hot and cold food snacks, and non-food items such as newspapers, magazines, and small retail items sold on a retail basis. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
2 Retail and Hospitality - Hospitality

Supply of a food service offer provided on a hospitality basis. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
3 Food Buy

Provision of a food buy service including sandwiches, coffee, and ingredients. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
4 Consumables

Provision to purchase consumables including cutlery, plates, crockery, food safe cleaning consumables, napkins, etc. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
5 Public Sector Catering - Education

Provision of catering to schools, academies, and universities. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
5 Public Sector Catering - Local Government

Provision of catering to local authorities. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
6 Catering Equipment - Domestic

Supply of domestic catering equipment. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
6 Catering Equipment - Service and Maintenance

Servicing and maintenance of catering equipment. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
7 Porterage

Provision of porterage services in a healthcare environment. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
12 Catering Equipment - Commercial Fridges / Freezers

Supply of commercial fridges and freezers. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
13 Catering Equipment - Commercial Ovens / Cookers

Supply of commercial ovens and cookers. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
14 Catering Equipment - Commercial Combination Ovens

Supply of commercial combination ovens. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
15 Catering Equipment - Commercial Servery and Display

Supply of commercial servery and display equipment. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.
16 Catering Equipment - Commercial Dishwashers

Supply of commercial dishwashers. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.

CPV Codes

  • 55520000 - Catering services

Indicators

  • Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.

Other Information

We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender. This PIN Notice is seeking expressions of interest and responses to our RFI document from interested suppliers, this will help shape our new Framework Agreement and ensure it is reflective of the best practices that exist across the supply market. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to signal an intention to commence market engagement with those within the Catering market. Please complete the RFI (Request for Information) by following the Survey Monkey link provided within section I.3, by Friday 13th of October 2023, 17:00pm. This link will enable you to complete an electronic version of the Request for Information (RFI). If you have any difficulty completing the RFI and would like to receive it in an alternative format, please email nsbs.estatesfacilities@nhs.net with 'RFI Request 'Catering' in the subject line. NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) reserves the right to withdraw this notice at any time. NHS SBS is not bound to accept any proposals submitted by Bidders and is not liable for any costs incurred as a result of Bidders engaging with this process. This early market engagement exercise does not guarantee that a Procurement will take place and NHS SBS reserves the right to defer from any Procurement entirely. NHS SBS intends to hold market engagement sessions during October 2023 and November 2023 with industry experts and suppliers interested in potentially bidding for the resulting Framework Agreement.

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