Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cb8-aa70-712a-89ae-ac3be4df6297/nhs-sbs-catering-framework-sbs10507 pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # NHS SBS catering framework (sbs10507) [NHS Shared Business Services](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-shared-business-services) Estimated value Not stated Published 30 Aug 2023 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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: [sbs.nhs.uk](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support) 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. Additional information: 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, 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 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. NHS SBS will use an eSourcing system for any procurement activity taken subsequent to this PIN. The date is the estimated date of publication, please monitor Find a Tender Service [find-tender.service.gov.uk/Search](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Search) for the publication of the relevant high value contract notice. Read full description ## CPV classification Canteen and catering services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/59b2d2d3-bfdb-4e0d-ba57-14787eaefeed) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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