This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

20 May 2026 at 09:23

Planning

14 Nov 2025 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, along with several other trust regions in Northern Ireland, has initiated a tender to appoint suppliers for the provision and delivery of fresh sandwiches to various Health and Social Care institutions across Northern Ireland. This procurement process, under the management of the Business Services Organisation's Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS), is currently in the tendering stage, having started on 20th May 2026. Interested parties have until 22nd June 2026 to submit their bids, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st September 2026 and potentially extendable until 2031. The procurement falls within the 'Food, beverages, tobacco and related products' category, using an open procurement procedure, and covers multiple regions across Northern Ireland.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for suppliers specialising in food and beverage distribution, particularly those focusing on prepared bread and sandwiches. The total estimated contract value is approximately £3,591,623, spread across five geographical lots, each targeting a specific Trust area within Northern Ireland. Given the emphasis on quality and price, businesses that can demonstrate a strong supply chain, economic stability, and technical expertise in food distribution are well-suited to compete. The option for renewal and additional purchases further enhances growth opportunities, making this tender an attractive proposition for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the Northern Irish public sector food supply market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Fresh Sandwiches

Notice Description

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) seeks through this tender opportunity to appoint supplier(s) for the supply and delivery of Fresh Sandwiches to Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI).

Lot Information

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust Geographical Area

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) seeks through this tender opportunity to appoint a supplier for the supply and delivery of Fresh Sandwiches to Belfast Health and Social Care Trust Geographical Area.

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements.

Renewal: The Buyer will have the option to extend the contract for a period or periods together totalling no more than 24 months. Extension exercised where the Buyer gives the Supplier no less than 3 Months' written notice before this Contract expires.

Northern Health and Social Care Trust Geographical Area

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) seeks through this tender opportunity to appoint a supplier for the supply and delivery of Fresh Sandwiches to Northern Health and Social Care Trust Geographical Area.

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements.

Renewal: The Buyer will have the option to extend the contract for a period or periods together totalling no more than 24 months. Extension exercised where the Buyer gives the Supplier no less than 3 Months' written notice before this Contract expires.

South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust Geographical Area

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) seeks through this tender opportunity to appoint a supplier for the supply and delivery of Fresh Sandwiches to South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust Geographical Area.

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements.

Renewal: The Buyer will have the option to extend the contract for a period or periods together totalling no more than 24 months. Extension exercised where the Buyer gives the Supplier no less than 3 Months' written notice before this Contract expires.

Southern Health and Social Care Trust Geographical Area

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) seeks through this tender opportunity to appoint a supplier for the supply and delivery of Fresh Sandwiches to Southern Health and Social Care Trust Geographical Area.

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements.

Renewal: The Buyer will have the option to extend the contract for a period or periods together totalling no more than 24 months. Extension exercised where the Buyer gives the Supplier no less than 3 Months' written notice before this Contract expires.

Western Health and Social Care Trust Geographical Area

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) seeks through this tender opportunity to appoint a supplier for the supply and delivery of Fresh Sandwiches to Western Health and Social Care Trust Geographical Area.

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements.

Renewal: The Buyer will have the option to extend the contract for a period or periods together totalling no more than 24 months. Extension exercised where the Buyer gives the Supplier no less than 3 Months' written notice before this Contract expires.

Planning Information

What you need to do now. 1. If you are not registered on eTendersNI, please do so as soon as possible. 2. Those interested in participating in such preliminary market engagement should access the 'Preliminary Market Engagement for the Provision of Fresh Sandwiches and Fresh Ready to Eat Grab and Go Foods' via eTendersNI (https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do ) at their earliest convenience, by searching for Resource ID / CfT Reference Number 6256138. Please request a copy of the following documents (a) CP13 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire Explanatory Document v1.0 6256138; and (b) CP12 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire v1.0 6256138 (and accompanying appendices). All completed responses must be submitted via the secure eTendersNI messaging area of the CfT on eTendersNI no later than 15:00, Friday 5th December 2025. Please note that with reference to the information containing estimated date of publication of contract notice - this is only an anticipated date and subject to change.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e188
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046148-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

15800000 - Miscellaneous food products

15811500 - Prepared bread products

15811510 - Sandwiches

15811511 - Prepared sandwiches

15850000 - Pasta products

15851210 - Prepared pasta

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,591,623 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,591,623 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST
Additional Buyers

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION

CHILDREN’S COURT GUARDIAN AGENCY FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

NI FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

NI PATIENT CLIENT COUNCIL

NI PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY

NI SOCIAL CARE COUNCIL

NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

NORTHERN IRELAND AMBULANCE SERVICE TRUST

NORTHERN IRELAND MEDICAL AND DENTAL TRAINING AGENCY

NORTHERN IRELAND PRACTICE AND EDUCATION COUNCIL FOR NURSING AND MIDWIFERY

PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

REGULATION AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY

SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

SOUTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

WESTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT12 6HU
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

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