Find a TenderCancelledProcurement termination notice
Published 6 Aug 2025, 10:42 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Retail catering and retail outlet concession

Official notice

Authority: Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (Central government)

4 lotsServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdConcession
Concession value (operator's revenue)£0total for 4 lots · operator revenue, not the authority's budget · 1 value update
Submissions closed 28 Jan 2026
Lots 4see the lot list below
Contract term 10 yrsends 28 Feb 2036 · starts 1 Mar 2026

What is being bought4 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

HUTH 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 lot
Lot #1Hull Royal InfirmaryAwarded 10 yrsPublished value£0

Services at Hull Royal Infirmary site.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2026 – 28 Feb 2036 (10 yrs)
Lot #2Castle Hill HospitalAwarded 10 yrsPublished value£0

Services at Castle Hill Hospital site.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2026 – 28 Feb 2036 (10 yrs)
Lot #3Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill HospitalAwarded 10 yrsPublished value£0

Services to Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2026 – 28 Feb 2036 (10 yrs)
Lot #4Retail Shop at Castle Hill HospitalAwarded 10 yrsPublished value£0

Retail Shop to be located at Castle Hill Hospital

Contract period: 1 Mar 2026 – 28 Feb 2036 (10 yrs)

What it takes to win
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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 more
How bids were scored · same split on all 4 lots
Quality: 20%Price: 70%Social value: 10%
Published sub-criteria (3)
  • Quality: 20%
  • Commercial: 70%
  • Social Value: 10%
Published award criteria (3)
  • Commercial: Income from the concession agreement.
  • Quality
  • Social Value
What this means for your bid
  • 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)
Catering servicesRetail trade services
Delivery area
Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-058235 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Atamis (Health Family) · Who buys & how to bid on Atamis
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · one account PER buying organisation portal · password resets come "from Salesforce.com" (check spam)
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
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Submission via the Atamis portal

atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com ↗

Timeline

6 Aug 2025 → 13 Mar 2026 · 9 dates
  1. Planning notice published
    6 Aug 2025, 10:42 BST
  2. Market engagement
    17 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 paul.horsefield1@nhs.net

    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.

  3. Next notice expected358 days ago
    3 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMT
  4. Tender notice published327 days ago
    5 Dec 2025, 15:15 GMT
  5. Clarification questions by295 days ago
    5 Jan 2026, 17:00 GMT
  6. Submission deadline272 days ago
    28 Jan 2026, 17:00 GMT
  7. Award decision expected by260 days ago
    9 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
  8. Contract starts241 days ago
    1 Mar 2026
  9. Latest notice published229 days ago
    13 Mar 2026, 13:49 GMT

Notice history

8 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 6 Aug 2025
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    6 Aug 2025, 10:42 BST
    UK2
  2. Tender notice published
    5 Dec 2025, 15:15 GMT
    UK4
  3. Published value published: £0
    5 Dec 2025, 15:15 GMT
  4. Status changed to active
    5 Dec 2025, 15:15 GMT
  5. Procurement method changed
    5 Dec 2025, 15:15 GMT
  6. Deadline published: 28 Jan 2026, 17:00 GMT
    5 Dec 2025, 15:15 GMT
  7. Procurement termination notice published
    13 Mar 2026, 13:49 GMT
    UK12
  8. Status changed to complete
    13 Mar 2026, 13:49 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Across several lots1 award
supplier not published—3 Mar 2026Cancelled

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

HULL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central government GB-NHS: RWA · GB-PPON: PHNT-9958-NGDZ Hull Royal Infirmary, Anlaby Road, Hull, Yorkshire & Humber, HU3 2JZContact email

Official documents & specifications (3)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure