Tender

NCIC - Milk & Bread

NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

25 Sep 2025 at 11:31

Summary of the contracting process

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust has initiated an open tender procedure to procure milk and bread products, applicable for a contract period from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2030. Interested suppliers can express their interest via the Atamis e-sourcing portal, and the deadline for submitting tenders is 26th October 2025. The procurement process is in the tender stage, targeting suppliers from the North West region of the United Kingdom, specifically Whitehaven at postal code CA28 8JG. This procurement caters to enterprises within the food industry, classified under CPV codes 15511000 for milk and 15811100 for bread, with an estimated contract value of £500,000. Matthew Gardner is the primary contact at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, located on Homewood Rd, Whitehaven.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises. The long-term agreement through 2030 provides sustained potential revenue and fosters supplier relationships with the NHS. The use of an open procedure allows for wide competition, making it suitable for businesses already engaged in or planning to enter the food supply sector, particularly those specialising in dairy and bakery goods. The requirement for milk and bread products aligns with firms capable of fulfilling large-scale, consistent orders within specified delivery locations. The process encourages diverse participation, ensuring fair opportunities for eligible businesses to integrate into the public sector supply chain.

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Notice Title

NCIC - Milk & Bread

Notice Description

Via the use of an open tender procedure, North Cumbria Integrated Care wish to enter contract with a suitably qualified provider(s) for the provision of milk and bread products. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80a119bc-e4cc-4f94-bf25-48ca5ae2ada6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fe69be6-099a-4589-ab0c-6711702c507f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15511000 - Milk

15811100 - Bread

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Matthew Gardner
Contact Email
matthew.gardner@mbht.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WHITEHAVEN
Postcode
CA28 8JG
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Mirehouse
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

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