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05 Aug 2026 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of patient sandwiches has been completed by Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL), based in England. The contract was awarded to Tiffin Sandwiches Ltd following a selective procurement method via a further competition under the NHS Supply Chain framework agreement. This process falls under the industry category of prepared sandwiches and took place in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage was Award, with the award occurring on 25th June 2026, and the contract is set to last from 6th July 2026 to 5th July 2027, valued at £179,665.77 GBP, with an option to extend for two additional 12-month periods.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses involved in the food services sector. Companies that specialise in the production and supply of prepared foods, specifically sandwiches, and those capable of fulfilling large-scale catering contracts are well-suited for such opportunities. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this framework advantageous due to its design, which appears to be inclusive of such entities. Leveraging a strategic position within the NHS Supply Chain framework can bolster a company's reputation and provide a stable revenue stream, especially in the healthcare catering sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Patient Sandwiches

Notice Description

Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL) have awarded a contract to Tiffin Sandwiches Ltd for provision of patient sandwiches following a further competition exercise under the NHS Supply Chain framework agreement 2024/S 000-010195: DPS - Food to Go (Expiry Date: 20 September 2030) for a period of 12 months (with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7f9f91e-bb3c-4c49-9a93-97b922ea4b57
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48717fc5-6754-437e-a51f-1f42c0da1404
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15811511 - Prepared sandwiches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£179,665 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£179,665 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SYNCHRONICITY CARE LTD.
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERLEE
Postcode
SR8 2RU
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Shotton and South Hetton
Westminster Constituency
Easington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TIFFIN SANDWICHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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