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Provision of Human Milk

SOUTH TYNESIDE AND SUNDERLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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01 Dec 2025 at 08:15

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Provision of Human Milk" was undertaken by the South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, located in Sunderland, United Kingdom. This procurement fell under the industry category of goods, specifically for the provision of human milk to support vulnerable babies. Initiated as a direct procurement method, classified as "below threshold - without competition," the tender reached completion with the award and contract stages. The contract commenced on 1st September 2025 and is set to end on 31st August 2026, with a total value of £12,000. The key participant acting as the procuring entity was City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Limited.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth by enabling small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in healthcare supplies and services related to neonatal care, to engage in public sector collaboration. It paves the way for more businesses to explore similar contracts requiring specialist supplies for healthcare institutions. With the Human Milk Foundation as the awarded supplier, this project aligns with the operational needs of both public healthcare providers and niche market suppliers, demonstrating the potential for SMEs to thrive in specialized sectors. Businesses capable of offering innovative or high-quality solutions in healthcare provisions are well-suited to compete in these types of tenders.

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Notice Title

Provision of Human Milk

Notice Description

Provision of Human Milk to support vulnerable babies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078304-2025
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

15511000 - Milk

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TYNESIDE AND SUNDERLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
choice.contractsteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR4 7TP
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE HUMAN MILK FOUNDATION

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