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Farm Shop Items - Free From Products

WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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15 Apr 2025 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the supply of gluten-free products to Taste Merchants Ltd. The procurement process, initiated on 2nd April 2025 and concluding on 1st September 2025, falls under the jurisdiction of central government public authorities. Based in Bebington, UKD74, the Trust sought to source these products through a below-threshold procurement method, resulting in the award on 1st April 2025. The location and industry category focus on food and related products, highlighting a specific need within the healthcare sector.

This tender represents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in gluten-free food products. Suppliers capable of meeting strict dietary requirements may find this contract particularly appealing. SMEs, similar to Taste Merchants Ltd, are well-suited to compete, potentially leading to growth within the specialty food sector. The provision of these items to a major NHS foundation trust could enhance reputation and expand market reach for qualified suppliers.

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Notice Title

Farm Shop Items - Free From Products

Notice Description

Gluten Free Products Offered by Trust

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050367
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015313-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,166 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 1 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
wuth.procurementqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEBINGTON
Postcode
CH63 4JY
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Clatterbridge
Westminster Constituency
Wirral West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TASTE MERCHANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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