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31 Jul 2026 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process involves The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester, focusing on a contract titled "Supply Chain Contract: FAG 1345 Call off order: For the provision of Milk and Bread." This contract falls under the industry category of services specifically relating to milk (CPV code 15511000) and is located in the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with key dates indicating that the award was activated on 5th June 2026 after its publication on 31st July 2026. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period set from 12th May 2024 to 12th May 2026. The procurement mainly targets services and does not focus on SME or VCSE suitability.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in dairy products and staple food services, particularly those experienced in fulfilling framework agreements within public sector demand. While the contract is not specifically geared toward SMEs, companies that align with the contract’s scale and supply chain logistics, such as Johal Dairies Limited, the awarded supplier, can benefit. The procurement method suggests a streamlined integration into existing supply chains, making it advantageous for established businesses with the capacity to provide the required products efficiently. Businesses operating within the UK that can cater to public sector contracts could find this opportunity a platform for sustained business growth, particularly due to the stable contract period and predetermined requirements.

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Notice Title

Supply Chain Contract : FAG 1345Call off order:For the provision of Milk and Bread

Notice Description

The Supply Chain Contract : FAG 1345Call off order:For the provision of Milk and Bread

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-31b122e1-ebef-4b6e-be04-14ac89d7ce8d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3c1ef14-1953-4e9a-b255-dfae46689894
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15511000 - Milk

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2024 - 12 May 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER
Postcode
M20 4BX
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Withington
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Withington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHAL DAIRIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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