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PAHT - Bakery Goods and Assorted Cakes

THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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09 Jun 2025 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, located in Harlow, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the supply of bakery goods and assorted cakes. This procurement falls under the industry category of 'Bakery products' and follows a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, in line with Trust Standing Financial Instructions. The contract was awarded to Couzens Bakery on 9th June 2025, with the contract period starting on 21st August 2025 and ending on 20th August 2027. This public procurement process was guided by legal provisions identified under UK legislation 2023/54, and it involved a single lot that has been completed.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in bakery goods, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Such contracts provide a stable source of revenue over the contract duration and enhance the supplier's visibility and reputation in the public sector. Given the nature of this procurement—focused on goods supplied to a prominent NHS Trust—companies specialising in high-quality bakery products are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Moreover, engaging in such contracts helps businesses bolster their credentials and build relationships with public health sector clients.

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Notice Title

PAHT - Bakery Goods and Assorted Cakes

Notice Description

Supply of baked goods and assorted cakes for Princess Alexandra Hospital. Approved via a 3 quotation process in line with Trust Standing Financial Instructions (SFI's). Q/Herts/1536

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05453a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030917-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15612500 - Bakery products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2025 - 20 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
amy.richardson@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HARLOW
Postcode
CM20 1QX
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Harlow
Electoral Ward
Little Parndon & Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
Harlow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COUZENS BAKERY

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