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Catering - Confectionary

LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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13 May 2026 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recently awarded a contract for the supply of confectionary products to be distributed across its Royal, Aintree, and Broadgreen hospital sites. This contract falls under the 'goods' procurement category, specifically within the food and confectionery sector. The procurement process has advanced to the Award stage, having been completed with a 'Below threshold - unknown' procurement method. Located in the United Kingdom, specifically in Liverpool, the contract's active period started on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027. The tender title is "Catering - Confectionary," and the contract carries a gross value of £995,000. The award was formalised on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in food production and distribution, particularly those with a focus on confectionery goods. Enterprises with the capability to supply quality confectionary at a competitive scale would benefit from engaging with similar contracts. Large-scale suppliers, especially those able to handle the logistics and distribution needs of a multi-site healthcare institution, such as the existing supplier Paul Bentley, would find this and future opportunities lucrative for enhancing their business growth and market presence within the public sector. This process underscores the potential for sustained partnerships with public health institutions by delivering essential consumables efficiently and effectively.

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Notice Title

Catering - Confectionary

Notice Description

Supply of confectionary products to catering sites accross Royal, Aintree and Broadgreen hospitals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069758
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043772-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

15842300 - Confectionery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£995,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L9 7AL
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Fazakerley West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Walton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAUL BENTLEY

Further Information

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