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PAHT - Supply of Fresh Milk & Dairy

THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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27 Oct 2025 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust has completed a procurement process for the supply of fresh milk and dairy products through a selective tendering method, specifically a mini-competition under the NHSSC Fresh Food DPS FAG900 framework. The contract, awarded to NIJJAR DAIRIES LIMITED T/A Freshways, will span from 1st November 2025 to 30th November 2026 and is valued at £68,000. The tender falls under the canteen and catering services category, with a focus on services and a delivery location in the United Kingdom, particularly to the postal code CM20 1QX. The procurement process has reached its award stage, with a notable publication date on 27th October 2025.

The procurement presents lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in catering and dairy supply, particularly those capable of effectively participating in dynamic purchasing systems. While the opportunity has been awarded, businesses that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find it beneficial to align themselves with such frameworks to increase future bidding prospects. This process highlights the potential for SMEs to secure contracts within the public sector by competing under similar frameworks in the future, thereby facilitating business expansion and market presence.

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Notice Title

PAHT - Supply of Fresh Milk & Dairy

Notice Description

The supply fresh milk & dairy for Princess Alexandra Hospital, completed via a mini competition under the NHSSC Fresh Food DPS FAG900 framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76960647-a9fc-46ee-8683-963ad4f280ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d55c8820-b773-4668-84a6-fd73633d4969
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 1-2 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 PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6NS
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIJJAR DAIRIES LIMITED T/A FRESHWAYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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