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Helping healthcare organisations to thrive.

We help NHS, care homes and senior living organisations optimise food and non-food procurement to deliver better value, quality, and service, with expert support that drives continuous operational and commercial improvement.

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NHS & Care Homes Procurement Solutions

We support NHS and care home operators to enhance catering and facilities procurement with cost control, quality, compliance, and improved patient and resident experience.

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Supporting Success

Who we help

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NHS hospitals and trusts
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Care homes
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Senior living

Our Clients

Proudly supporting healthcare clients across the UK.

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Our solutions

How we help

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Cost optimisation and compliance support

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Sustainable solutions and waste reduction

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Electronic patient meal ordering

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Advanced technology and innovation

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Food and non-food procurement

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Ensure supply chain reliability and continuity

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Maintenance and FF&E support

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Our Impact

Unlock efficiency and drive success with our end-to-end procurement and supply chain solutions.

$20.5B

Purchasing Power

5-15%

Average Savings

5,000

Supplier Agreements

We become an extension of your team, driving lasting value and impact so you can focus on providing exceptional care.

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About Avendra International UK

Healthcare Procurement FAQs

How can UK NHS trusts reduce food and non-food procurement costs without compromising quality?

Avendra International helps NHS trusts optimise food and non-food procurement through spend analysis, supplier management and procurement expertise. This can help trusts enhance catering and facilities procurement with cost control, quality, compliance, and improved patient and resident experience.

Can a procurement partner help NHS trusts manage UK public procurement requirements and tenders?

Yes. Avendra International provides procurement expertise to help NHS trusts navigate public procurement requirements, including tender management and compliant procurement approaches. This can help trusts manage complex procurement activity while maintaining appropriate oversight, value and supplier performance.

What procurement options does Avendra International offer UK healthcare organisations?

Avendra International offers flexible procurement solutions to suit different requirements. Healthcare organisations can choose a ready-made procurement solution or a fully bespoke approach tailored to their operational and commercial needs, supported by procurement expertise, technology and ongoing service.

Does Avendra International provide eProcurement technology for UK NHS trusts and healthcare organisations?

Yes. Avendra International’s Pi eProcurement system brings key procurement and catering processes into one platform, including online ordering, invoice management, stock control, budget management, waste management, menu and allergen management and advanced reporting. This can help healthcare teams reduce manual processes and gain greater visibility and control over purchasing and spend.

Does Avendra International offer electronic patient meal ordering for UK hospitals?

Yes. Avendra International offers Picnic, an electronic meal-ordering solution developed in collaboration with NHS clients. It enables patients and residents to order meals from their bedside, helping healthcare teams streamline meal ordering and reduce manual processes.

Can Avendra International help UK healthcare organisations with maintenance and FF&E procurement?

Yes. Avendra International’s healthcare offering includes maintenance and FF&E support. Its wider FF&E service covers commercial catering equipment and other furniture, fixtures and equipment, with support including bespoke quotations, installation, site surveys and after-sales expertise.

Can Avendra International help UK healthcare organisations improve sustainability and reduce food waste?

Yes. Avendra International supports sustainable sourcing and waste reduction for healthcare organisations. Its Pi technology also includes food waste monitoring tools that can help catering teams track, record and reduce food waste in kitchens and on wards.