Catering Managed Services

Overview

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSE) currently delivers catering services across three hospital sites: Basildon, Broomfield, and Southend. These services encompass both patient meal provision and retail restaurant catering outlets, delivered through a combination of in-house operations and contracted arrangements.

Strategic Objective

The Trust is embarking on a transformation of its catering provision to establish a future-proof, compliant, and sustainable service model. This initiative is driven by the following key factors:

1. Compliance and Standards: Alignment with NHS food safety, nutrition, and sustainability requirements.

2. Enhanced Patient Experience: Meeting rising expectations for choice, quality, and overall patient satisfaction.

3. Commercial and Operational Efficiency: Leveraging opportunities to improve financial performance and operational effectiveness within retail catering.

4. Regulatory Compliance: Adhering to Cabinet Office requirements for business case approval and ensuring full compliance under the Procurement Act 2023.

Please Note: This notice is for market testing purposes only and does not represent a decision to outsource catering services or a commitment to any future procurement.