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Food to Go - Patient and Retail

THE CHRISTIE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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26 Jun 2026 at 10:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, based in Manchester, has concluded the procurement process for providing sandwiches as part of their "Food to Go - Patient and Retail" supply. This tender, classified under the CPV code 15811510 for sandwiches, was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process has reached its award stage with the contract being active from 7th July 2025 and concluding on 6th July 2026. The tender, valued at £163,000.80, involved supply within the United Kingdom, focused primarily on goods, and had a tender period ending on 1st July 2025.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in food services, particularly large-scale suppliers that can meet the volume and quality standards required by healthcare organisations. Companies like TIFFIN SANDWICHES LIMITED, the awarded supplier in this process, demonstrate the potential for growth and stable business within the healthcare sector through reliable supply chains and adherence to frameworks. Such contracts can help businesses expand their client base and reinforce their position in the catering or ready-to-eat food categories. While SMEs and VCSEs were considered less suitable for this particular tender, the successful bidder exemplifies the competitive advantage large enterprises might leverage when engaging in framework-based procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Food to Go - Patient and Retail

Notice Description

Food to Go - Patient and Retail - Sandwiches

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4bf93826-c9fb-458c-9e60-d31acf7e945a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e07747a8-6570-40c2-94bf-03cc14e83dce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15811510 - Sandwiches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£163,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHRISTIE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
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

TIFFIN SANDWICHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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