Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c30-02db-7224-b81f-fd3dc33d3d83/invitation-to-tender-for-the-provision-of-hospital-retail-catering-units

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Invitation to tender for the provision of Hospital Retail Catering Units

[Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/taunton-and-somerset-nhs-foundation-trust)

Estimated value

Not stated

Published

20 Apr 2018

Deadline

Closed

14 Sept 2017

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

Concession contracts are available to provide Hospital Retail Catering Units to replace existing in house provisions. The opportunity comprises of 2 units of an established, but under exploited retail catering service. The

service and contract consists of the following:

ï‚· Whitlocks - a staff canteen also open to the public in a dedicated, fully equipped retail unit owned

by Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust which is at the centre of the Hospital site. 80% of

custom is from members of a staff who benefit from a 10% discount on certain lines. Supported by a

loyal customer base and a valued facility.

ï‚· Beacon Cafe - A smaller dedicated facility within the award winning Beacon Oncology Centre. As

well as staff trade there is a captive audience within the waiting area that is host to this outlet. This

unit is a PFI funded building.

## CPV classification

Retail trade services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e231e627-59bc-4b31-b431-89d0109bc9db)

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