Tender

Supply of Pre Made Sandwiches

ISLE OF WIGHT

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Tender

02 Mar 2026 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is seeking suppliers for the provision of pre-made sandwiches, with the contract involving the preparation and supply of 1,500 to 2,000 fresh/chilled sandwiches weekly for St Mary's Hospital, Newport, Isle of Wight. The procurement is under the category of goods with a legal basis founded on UK legislation 2023/54. This selective procurement process, highlighted as a competitive flexible procedure, is currently active with key stages including submission deadlines and sample evaluations. Interested parties should note the expression of interest deadline is 2nd April 2026, and the contract award is expected by 1st August 2026. The contract period starts on 1st October 2026 for a year, with potential renewals up to September 2029.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the food preparation and supply industry, particularly those specialising in fresh and chilled products. The selective procurement method allows for targeted competition, ideal for SMEs and VCSEs to step forward given the contract's value of £570,000. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality sandwich products and innovative packaging will benefit from participating in this process, with social value and technical expertise being heavily weighted in evaluations. Organisations equipped to meet the nutritional and logistical needs of a healthcare environment will find this opportunity particularly attractive.

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Notice Title

Supply of Pre Made Sandwiches

Notice Description

Preparation and supplying a range of fresh/chilled sandwiches for patients and retailing to staff, visitors and outpatients onsite. Delivering to St Mary's hospital, Newport, Isle of Wight. Approximate volume of 1,500 to 2,000 sandwiches a week.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065fdf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018544-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15811510 - Sandwiches

15811511 - Prepared sandwiches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£570,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£570,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLE OF WIGHT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 5TG
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Delivery Location
TLJ34 Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Parkhurst & Hunnyhill
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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