AwardedAwarded 28 November 2025
Retail and Café Services – Whittington Health NHS Trust
Whittington Health NHS Trust · NHS and health
In brief
Whittington Health NHS Trust awarded catering work to Elior UK plc on 28 November 2025.
It is split into 6 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
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.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 | — | — |
| Lot 2 | — | — |
| Lot 3 | — | — |
| Lot 4 | — | — |
| Lot 5 | — | — |
| Lot 6 | — | — |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elior UK plc | Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3, Lot 4, Lot 5, Lot 6 | £4,500,000 | Awarded 28 November 2025 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 078333-2025
About the buyer
Whittington Health NHS TrustLast 12 months
Procurements
4Awards
4Suppliers it has used most for catering
- Elior UK plc1 contract
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From notice 078333-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 1 December 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.