Provision of Patient & Retail Catering Services - Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust (Interim Arrangement)

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust awarded a direct award contract for patient and retail catering services to Mitie FM Limited on 23 April 2026, valued at £5.8 million. The interim arrangement covers food preparation, service delivery, and operational support across the Trust's estate for 12+6 months while a full compliant competitive procurement is conducted. The direct award was justified under the Procurement Act 2023 due to the incumbent provider's unexpected withdrawal at short notice, creating an urgent need to maintain continuity of critical patient care services.