Award

NCIC - Bread & Milk

NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

01 Dec 2025 at 09:28

Award

01 Dec 2025 at 09:22

Tender

25 Sep 2025 at 11:57

Planning

15 Aug 2025 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

The North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust recently completed the procurement process for their "NCIC - Bread & Milk" contract, aimed at providing essential milk and bread supplies. With a procurement method defined as an open procedure, the tender is divided into two lots, allowing suppliers to bid on either or both. The contracting process culminated on 1st December 2025, with a pending award announcement for the same date. The anticipated contract start date is set for 1st January 2026, extending up to December 2028, with potential renewals until December 2030. This procurement falls under goods within the public authority central government category, covering regions in the United Kingdom, specifically UKD12 for Carlisle, where the Trust is headquartered.

This procurement can provide significant opportunities for businesses in the food supply industry, particularly those specialising in dairy and bakery products. The contract encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which were well-represented in the bidding process, with all final stage bids for both lots coming from SMEs. Businesses offering a diverse range of milk, including plant-based options, and various bread types could find this tender especially fitting. The procurement allows successful suppliers to secure a long-term relationship with a central government public authority, offering scope for sustained business growth.

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Notice Title

NCIC - Bread & Milk

Notice Description

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a supplier or suppliers for the provision of milk and bread products. This tender is structured into two distinct lots. Bidders may submit proposals for one or both lots It is envisaged that the contract period will be initially for 3 years, with an option to extend up to an additional 1+1 years (giving a maximum of 5 years), based upon Trust requirements.

Lot Information

Milk

Suppliers must provide a range of milk products, including skimmed milk, semi-skimmed milk, and full cream milk, all available in a variety of sizes including 1 pint/500ml, 2 pint/1 litre & 4 pint/2 litre. The Trust also welcomes the inclusion of plant-based milk alternatives as an optional offering.

Renewal: It is envisaged that the contract period will be initially for 3 years, with an option to extend up to an additional 1+1 years (giving a maximum of 5 years), based upon Trust requirements.

Bread

Suppliers are expected to provide sliced white and wholemeal loaves in a variety of thicknesses.

Renewal: It is envisaged that the contract period will be initially for 3 years, with an option to extend up to an additional 1+1 years (giving a maximum of 5 years), based upon Trust requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0588ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078332-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15511000 - Milk

15511300 - Skimmed milk

15811100 - Bread

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£291,555 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-08-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATERITE FOOD AND WINESERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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