Retail and Café Services – Whittington Health NHS Trust
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£4.5m
Suppliers
1
Lots
6
Published
01 Dec 2025
Description
Whittington Health NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a single Potential Operator to provide food and non-food retail services across four demised outlets at Whittington Hospital. The opportunity includes: • Coffee bar (31.5 sqm) • Deli (48.3 sqm) • Main entrance coffee shop (c. 20 sqm) • Retail shop area (up to 1,290 sqm) • Automated retailing (as an option) This is a 10-year services concession contract operating under a self-financing model. The Operator will pay a base rent and turnover-based rent, cover service charges and business rates, and must deliver services that are inclusive, sustainable, and aligned with NHS standards. The Trust encourages SME participation through the Supplier Academy model. Operators must demonstrate alignment with social value objectives and NHS food and retail guidelines, including WRAP, Government Buying Standards, and the National Standards for Healthcare Food and Drink.
Scope
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-052c88
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 01 Nov 2025 to 31 Oct 2035
- CPV classifications
- 55300000555200005590000042933000
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple description | 40% price 60% non price criteria | price | — |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£4.5m
Award date
28 Nov 2025
Contract start
16 Feb 2026
Contract end
15 Feb 2036
Lots · 6 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOT-0001 | Coffee Bar | £1.0m | complete |
| LOT-0002 | Deli | £1.0m | complete |
| LOT-0003 | Coffee Shop | £1.0m | complete |
| LOT-0004 | C-store | £1.0m | complete |
| LOT-0005 | Automated retailing | £500k | complete |