Tender

S/WP - Milk and Bread

EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

16 Apr 2026 at 12:28

Planning

10 Apr 2026 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust as the primary buyer organisation, alongside Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. This tender, titled "S/WP - Milk and Bread," falls under the industry category of goods, specifically focusing on pasteurised milk and bread products. The process is currently in the tender stage, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 1 May 2026 and a tender period closing on 15 May 2026. The process operates under an open procedure, inviting interested parties to express interest through the Atamis e-sourcing portal. The total contract value stands at approximately £2,550,000, covering multiple locations across the United Kingdom, notably Blackburn, Preston, Blackpool, and Kendal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in food supply. Companies with expertise in milk and bread products can compete for two distinct lots, offering a solid foundation for extending business relationships with NHS trusts. The awarding criteria favour quality and service alongside pricing and social value considerations, allowing businesses that demonstrate superior product quality and competitive pricing to thrive. The contracts span three years with the possibility of a one-year extension, providing long-term engagement prospects for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

S/WP - Milk and Bread

Notice Description

Contract award for 3 plus 1 year for the supply of milk and bread provisions for East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

Lot Information

Milk

Lot 1A to 1D

Options: One year extension option

Renewal: 1 Year

Bread

Lot 2A to 2D

Options: One year extension option

Renewal: 1 Year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067fb1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034699-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15511100 - Pasteurised milk

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,125,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,125,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2026-04-17

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

BLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION 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
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB2 3HH
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria, TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal South
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

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