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title: "NCIC - Milk & Bread"
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buyer: "NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# NCIC - Milk & Bread

Buyer: NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80a119bc-e4cc-4f94-bf25-48ca5ae2ada6

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## Summary

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust has initiated an open tender procedure to procure milk and bread products, applicable for a contract period from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2030. Interested suppliers can express their interest via the Atamis e-sourcing portal, and the deadline for submitting tenders is 26th October 2025. The procurement process is in the tender stage, targeting suppliers from the North West region of the United Kingdom, specifically Whitehaven at postal code CA28 8JG. This procurement caters to enterprises within the food industry, classified under CPV codes 15511000 for milk and 15811100 for bread, with an estimated contract value of £500,000. Matthew Gardner is the primary contact at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, located on Homewood Rd, Whitehaven.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises. The long-term agreement through 2030 provides sustained potential revenue and fosters supplier relationships with the NHS. The use of an open procedure allows for wide competition, making it suitable for businesses already engaged in or planning to enter the food supply sector, particularly those specialising in dairy and bakery goods. The requirement for milk and bread products aligns with firms capable of fulfilling large-scale, consistent orders within specified delivery locations. The process encourages diverse participation, ensuring fair opportunities for eligible businesses to integrate into the public sector supply chain.

## Notice

Via the use of an open tender procedure, North Cumbria Integrated Care wish to enter contract with a suitably qualified provider(s) for the provision of milk and bread products. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fe69be6-099a-4589-ab0c-6711702c507f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | WHITEHAVEN |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA28 8JG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Mirehouse |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15511000 - Milk
- 15811100 - Bread

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 11:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fe69be6-099a-4589-ab0c-6711702c507f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fe69be6-099a-4589-ab0c-6711702c507f
  25th September 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eaa17278-cb36-4f03-8e62-b8609a3539b8
  Atamis Supplier User Guide (3) (1) (1)

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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