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Waiver - King Asia Foods

LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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13 May 2026 at 12:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, titled "Waiver - King Asia Foods," focused on goods relevant to food, beverages, tobacco, and related products. This procurement falls under the industry category of public authority by central government and took place in Liverpool, UK. The process has reached the award stage with key dates including the contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, and the contract was signed on 1st April 2026. The procurement method was a below-threshold tender, concluded with a contract value of £48,000 gross.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in food and beverage supply chains, especially those capable of supporting large-scale operations like hospital catering services. The awarded contract to the large supplier, King Asia Foods, highlights demand for manufacturers and suppliers with capacity to meet public sector requirements, such as providing consistent supply and meeting regulatory standards. Businesses in similar industries looking to expand their influence in public procurement may find similar tenders advantageous to pursue for growth and diversification within such sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waiver - King Asia Foods

Notice Description

Waiver - King Asia Foods. review to place under NHS Supply Chain

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0697a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043904-2026
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

KING ASIA FOODS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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