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Patient Cutlery Packs

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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26 May 2026 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by the Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has reached the award stage for the supply of bespoke cutlery and condiment packs. This contract is set to benefit the Southport and Ormskirk District General Hospitals from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically catering supplies, and was managed by a process classified as "Below threshold - unknown." The buying organisation is based at Whiston Hospital, Prescot, in the UK, with the hospital trust serving as a central government public authority. Noteworthy dates include the contract period starting 13th May 2026 and the tender document published on 26th May 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for those in the catering supply sector. The project calls for high-quality standards and bespoke solutions, making it ideal for companies with experience in customised catering goods production. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Opra Packaging Limited, which secured the award, can leverage such contracts to expand their market presence and capacity. The focus on bespoke products presents a fertile ground for businesses that can innovate and provide tailored solutions to public sector clients.

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Notice Title

Patient Cutlery Packs

Notice Description

Supply of bespoke cutlery and condiment cellophane packs to Southport and Ormskirk District General Hospitals for the period 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a3fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048933-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39222000 - Catering supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 May 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
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPRA PACKAGING

Further Information

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