Official UK procurement notice
Retail catering and retail outlet concession
Authority: Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (Central government)
What is being bought4 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionHUTH is seeking innovative and experienced suppliers to manage and operate our retail catering units at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital. Our goal is to provide high-quality, cost-effective, and customer-focused services that meet the diverse needs of our hospital community. The successful supplier will have the opportunity to:
Enhance Customer Experience: Develop and deliver a modern, engaging, and efficient retail catering service that enhances the overall experience for our patients, staff, and visitors.
Drive Innovation: Implement innovative solutions and best practices in retail catering to improve service delivery, increase customer satisfaction, and drive operational efficiency.
Collaborate with the NHS: Partner with a prestigious NHS Trust and contribute to the well-being of our community by providing high-quality catering services.
Achieve Financial Success: Benefit from a stable and supportive partnership with the NHS, with opportunities for revenue generation and business growth.
Partnering with HUTH offers numerous benefits including:
Reputation and Trust: Align your brand with the trusted and respected NHS, enhancing your reputation and credibility in the market.
Access to a Large Customer Base: Serve a diverse and extensive customer base, including patients, staff, and visitors, ensuring a steady stream of business.
Support and Collaboration: Work closely with HUTH's dedicated team, benefiting from their expertise, support, and collaborative approach to service delivery.
Opportunities for Growth: Leverage the partnership to explore new business opportunities, expand your service offerings, and achieve long-term growth.
CPV: Catering services · Retail trade services
Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure
4 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Hull Royal InfirmaryAwardedPublished value£0
Services at Hull Royal Infirmary site.
Lot #2Castle Hill HospitalAwardedPublished value£0
Services at Castle Hill Hospital site.
Lot #3Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill HospitalAwardedPublished value£0
Services to Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital.
Lot #4Retail Shop at Castle Hill HospitalAwardedPublished value£0
Retail Shop to be located at Castle Hill Hospital
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (3)
- Quality: 20%
- Commercial: 70%
- Social Value: 10%
Published award criteria (3)
- Commercial: Income from the concession agreement.
- Quality
- Social Value
- Price carries 70 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 7 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Cancelled
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Concession
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 6 Aug 2025, 10:42 BST
- Last source update
- 13 Mar 2026, 13:49 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 9 Feb 2026
- Authority reference
C398391- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-080257- Latest notice
- Procurement termination notice (UK12)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-058235Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 28 Jan 2026, 17:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 5 Jan 2026, 17:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Submission via the Atamis portal
Timeline
6 Aug 2025 → 13 Mar 2026 · 9 dates- Planning notice published6 Aug 2025, 10:42 BST
- Market engagement17 Sept 2025, 23:59 BST
We invite interested suppliers to participate in this pre-tender market engagement process. This is an excellent opportunity to understand our requirements, share your ideas, and explore potential collaboration. To express your interest and receive further information, please contact me directly at [email protected]
We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how we can work together to deliver exceptional retail catering services at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
- Next notice expected358 days ago3 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMT
- Tender notice published327 days ago5 Dec 2025, 15:15 GMT
- Clarification questions by296 days ago5 Jan 2026, 17:00 GMT
- Submission deadline273 days ago28 Jan 2026, 17:00 GMT
- Award decision expected by260 days ago9 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract starts241 days ago1 Mar 2026
- Latest notice published229 days ago13 Mar 2026, 13:49 GMT
Notice history
8 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 6 Aug 2025- Preliminary market engagement notice published6 Aug 2025, 10:42 BSTUK2
- Tender notice published5 Dec 2025, 15:15 GMTUK4
- Published value published: £05 Dec 2025, 15:15 GMT
- Status changed to active5 Dec 2025, 15:15 GMT
- Procurement method changed5 Dec 2025, 15:15 GMT
- Deadline published: 28 Jan 2026, 17:00 GMT5 Dec 2025, 15:15 GMT
- Procurement termination notice published13 Mar 2026, 13:49 GMTUK12
- Status changed to complete13 Mar 2026, 13:49 GMT
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Across several lots1 award | |||
| supplier not published | — | 3 Mar 2026 | Cancelled |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (3)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Procurement termination notice Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender