Published date: 16 August 2017

Last edited date: 16 August 2017

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 14 September 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Retail trade services - 55900000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

TSNHS001-DN289286-16127956

Published date

16 August 2017

Closing date

14 September 2017

Contract start date

3 October 2017

Contract end date

3 October 2027

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

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:
 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.
 Beacon Café - 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.

More information

Additional text

The Authority is using the e-tendering portal Pro Contract Due North to conduct the procurement process ("The e-Tendering Portal"). The e-Tendering Portal can be accessed via the following link:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Login/Index?ReturnUrl=/Home/About

About the buyer

Contact name

Iain Copeland

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital
Taunton
TA1 5DA
England

Email

iain.copeland@tst.nhs.uk

Website

http://www.musgroveparkhospital.nhs.uk/