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GSST-GOSH Dairy Tender

GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

18 Feb 2026 at 15:39

Award

17 Nov 2025 at 16:06

TenderUpdate

09 Sep 2025 at 13:24

Tender

27 Aug 2025 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority under central government, has completed the procurement process for the "GSST-GOSH Dairy Tender." This contract pertains to the supply and distribution of dairy products to both Guy's and St Thomas Foundation Trust and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. The buyer, located in London, executed an open procedure, ensuring an inclusive competitive bidding environment. The procurement process progressed through essential stages, culminating in the contract signing on 8 December 2025. The contract, valued at £2,224,173, commenced on 9 December 2025 and is set to run until 30 November 2027, with a potential extension of 12 months.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for large-scale suppliers like Freshways, which won the contract, to expand their market presence and secure substantial service deliveries within the food and beverage industry. Businesses well-placed to compete in similar tenders may include those proficient in distributing goods, particularly focusing on dairy products, and capable of servicing high-demand regions such as London. The open procurement method and focus on competitive bidding suggest that SMEs could find future opportunities advantageous, especially if they can meet economic and technical criteria outlined in the tender documents.

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Notice Title

GSST-GOSH Dairy Tender

Notice Description

CONTRACT FOR THE SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION OF DAIRY PRODUCTS TO GUY'S AND ST THOMAS FOUNDATION TRUST (GSTT) AND GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN (GOSH)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058ed6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014899-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

15500000 - Dairy products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,241,459 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,241,459 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,224,173 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,224,173 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
John Best
Contact Email
best-john@avendra.com
Contact Phone
07384 467892

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9RT
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark, TLI45 Lambeth

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRESHWAYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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