Scope
Description
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust ("the Authority") is inviting tenders for a new retail concession to operate within the main foyer of Guy's Hospital, London. The successful provider will be awarded the right to design, invest in, and operate a commercially sustainable and patient-friendly retail solution, enhancing experience for patients, staff, and visitors while delivering financial return and social value. This is a concession contract as defined under the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement is being run as an open process and is open to all qualifying suppliers.
Total value (estimated)
- £8,000,000 excluding VAT
- £9,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2035
- 10 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services
- 55330000 - Cafeteria services
- 55900000 - Retail trade services
Contract locations
- UKI45 - Lambeth
Submission
Enquiry deadline
2 June 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 June 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
7 July 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 50.00% |
| Commercial | Price | 40.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Concession
Contracting authority
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZC-6438-DGPX
Great Maze Pond
London
SE1 9RT
United Kingdom
Email: nana.sarfo-tawiah@nhs.net
Website: https://www.lpp.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Public authority - central government