Planning

Food To Go - North Cumbria Integrated Care

NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

04 Aug 2025 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process titled "Food To Go - North Cumbria Integrated Care" under the industry category of food, beverages, tobacco, and related products. Situated in Carlisle, United Kingdom, this procurement is part of the planning stage and aims to enter into a contract with qualified providers for food items such as sandwiches, ice creams, pastries, and snacks. The procurement method for this tender is open competition, and the key dates include the tender notice published on 4th August 2025, with the submission deadline set for 11th September 2025. The delivery of goods will be focused within the UKD region, and the contract is set to start on 1st November 2025 and potentially extend up to 31st October 2029.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the food industry to expand their operations through collaboration with a major public health organisation. The procurement is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that offer goods within the specified categories, such as ready-to-eat food items, sandwiches, desserts, and snacks. The projected contract value, reaching up to £210,494.40 gross, holds potential for sustained business growth, especially for providers looking to establish a reliable position in public sector contracts. Businesses with the capacity to deliver high-quality food products on a consistent basis could leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio and customer base.

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Notice Title

Food To Go - North Cumbria Integrated Care

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 Food to Go items.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: It is envisaged that the contract period will be initially for 2 years, with an option to extend up to an additional 1+1 years (giving a maximum of 4 years), based upon Trust requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056c35
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045611-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

15555000 - Ice cream and similar products

15811510 - Sandwiches

15811511 - Prepared sandwiches

15812100 - Pastry goods

15812120 - Pies

15812121 - Savoury pies

15812200 - Cakes

15833100 - Desserts

15894400 - Snacks

15894600 - Sandwich fillings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,412 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£175,412 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
01524519468

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA2 7HY
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
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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