Sodexo Health & Care selected as strategic healthcare supplier

Sodexo Health & Care has been selected as a strategic supplier to the NHS, DHSC and wider health organisations.

(c) Sodexo Health & Care

(c) Sodexo Health & Care

The food and facilities management services company was one of only 15 companies to to win contracts under the newly launched National Strategic Supplier Relationship Management (SSRM) joint initiative between DHSC, the NHSE and the Cabinet Office.

Karin Smyth, minister of state for health (secondary care), said: ‘Our healthcare system can't function without its suppliers. They play a critical role in driving innovation, ensuring better value for taxpayers and putting more money in people's pockets through long-term growth.'

The development follows a series of recent milestones for Sodexo. In 2024, Sodexo Health & Care secured a place on the Crown Commercial Service's RM6331 Healthcare Soft Facilities Management Services framework, which streamlines access for all UK public sector bodies to pre-approved suppliers, evaluated on both quality and cost.

Additionally, Sodexo was recently appointed by East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust to deliver food and facilities management services across its Colchester, Ipswich and community estate.

Philip Leigh, chief executive of Sodexo Health & Care UK & Ireland, said: ‘Being selected as a strategic supplier is a proud milestone for Sodexo. We look forward to contributing to the SSRM programme and are keen to see the programme accelerate the innovation and scale that partner organisations like Sodexo can bring to providers—driving efficiency, compliance, and improved outcomes.'

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