--- title: "Food To Go - North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0584fe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0584fe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0584fe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0584fe.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-01-16" --- # Food To Go - North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Buyer: NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0584fe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0584fe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0584fe.json) ## Summary The North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust recently concluded an open tender process for the provision of "Food To Go" items, a contract that was awarded to Tiffin Sandwiches Limited. This procurement, classified under the industry category of "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products," specifically focuses on prepared sandwiches and similar products. The contract, following an open procedure and above the financial threshold, covers the delivery within the United Kingdom, primarily in the region of UKD1. The process reached its award stage on 16th January 2026, with the active contract commencing on 15th January 2026 and running until 11th January 2028, with extension possibilities until 2030. The contract value stands at £210,494.40 gross over its duration. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in food production and distribution, especially those adept in handling prepared sandwiches and related consumables. The open procedure invites businesses with relevant capabilities to compete, fostering a competitive market. Small and medium-sized enterprises alongside larger entities like Tiffin Sandwiches Limited can leverage such contracts to expand their reach within the public sector, enhancing their operational portfolio and establishing robust relations with healthcare institutions. The tender's emphasis on quality, cost, social value, and presentation underscores the importance of comprehensive service offerings from competitors. ## 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 Food to Go items. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: It is envisaged that the contract period will be initially for 2 years, with an option to extend up to an additional 1+1 years (giving a maximum of 4 years), based upon Trust requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003871-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | 15 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2028 | | Recurrence | 2029-08-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £175,412 | | Lots value | £175,412 | | Awards value | £175,412 | | Contracts value | £175,412 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | CARLISLE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA2 7HY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Carlisle | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | TIFFIN SANDWICHES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 15555000 - Ice cream and similar products - 15811510 - Sandwiches - 15811511 - Prepared sandwiches - 15812100 - Pastry goods - 15812120 - Pies - 15812121 - Savoury pies - 15812200 - Cakes - 15833100 - Desserts - 15894400 - Snacks - 15894600 - Sandwich fillings ## Release History - 16 Jan 2026 at 12:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003871-2026 - 17 Oct 2025 at 12:46 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066321-2025 - 12 Aug 2025 at 07:29 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047817-2025 - 11 Aug 2025 at 10:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047579-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003871-2026 16th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066321-2025 17th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047817-2025 12th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047579-2025 11th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4192 User guide on how to use Atamis for suppliers ## Notice URLs - http://www.tiffinsandwiches.co.uk - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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