Birmingham Women's and Children's Catering Outsourcing
The contract covers outsourced catering services for Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, which provides specialist healthcare through Birmingham Children's Hospital and Birmingham Women's Hospital. The catering partner will serve patients, families, visitors and staff across both hospitals, delivering consistently high-quality food and hospitality while supporting improved health outcomes, reduced inequalities and meaningful social value. The estimated contract value is £15 million, although the tender details do not state the contract duration or service commencement timeframe. Delivery will take place at Birmingham Children's Hospital and Birmingham Women's Hospital in the UKG31 region of the United Kingdom. The most critical stated requirement is the ability to operate as a long-term catering partner that can meet the Trust's expectations for patient-focused service, health improvement, inequality reduction and social value; no specific certification or formal qualification is identified in the available information.
Buyer: Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 20 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £15m
- Bids close: 27 Nov 2026
- Location: Birmingham
- Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure
- Contract period: 22 Mar 2027 to 12 Jun 2034
- Category: Canteen and catering services (55500000)
From the official notice
BWC is seeking a catering partner to help deliver outstanding experiences for patients, families, visitors and staff across Birmingham Children's Hospital (BCH) and Birmingham Women's Hospital (BWH). The Authority is looking for a long-term partner that shares its commitment to improving health outcomes, reducing inequalities and delivering meaningful social value through every aspect of service delivery.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 27 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £15m.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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