Provision of Milk & Bread - University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

17 Jul 2026 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Provision of Milk & Bread". This process is categorized under the goods industry and takes the form of an open procedure. The procurement is planned to address deliveries across the United Kingdom, particularly the UKD regions. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 12:00 on 17 September 2026, following an enquiry period that ends on 21 August 2026. This process, supported by UKPGA legal framework 2023/54, will select suppliers by 29 October 2026, with contracts beginning on 30 November 2026 and potentially extending to November 2030.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers of dairy and bakery products. With a gross contract value over £637,000, small and medium enterprises, as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises, are encouraged to participate. The opportunity allows businesses to supply various types of milk, including plant-based alternatives, alongside a variety of bread products, highlighting the buyer's interest in quality, cost, and social value. By participating in this open procedure, businesses can expand their client base in the healthcare sector and secure long-term contracts with renewal options, benefitting from a structured and competitive selection process.

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Notice Title

Provision of Milk & Bread - University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay

Notice Description

Via the use of an open procedure, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust wish to enter contract with a suitably qualified provider(s) for the provision of Milk & Bread.

Lot Information

Milk

Suppliers must provide a range of milk products, including skimmed milk, semi-skimmed milk, and full cream milk, all available in a variety of sizes including 1 pint/500ml, 2 pint/1 litre & 4 pint/2 litre. The Trust also welcomes the inclusion of plant-based milk alternatives as an optional offering.

Renewal: Option to extend for further 12 months, resulting in the maximum contract term of 4 years.

Bread

Suppliers are expected to provide sliced white and wholemeal loaves in a variety of thicknesses, as well as various types of bread roll.

Renewal: Option to extend for further 12 months, resulting in the maximum contract term of 4 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067928-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement 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

15500000 - Dairy products

15511000 - Milk

15811000 - Bread products

15811100 - Bread

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£637,260 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£637,259 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-07-31

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 7RG
Post Town
Lancaster
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
TLD North West (England), TLD1 Cumbria, TLD4 Lancashire

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

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