--- title: "NCIC - Bread & Milk" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0588ca" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0588ca" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0588ca.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0588ca.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-03-24" --- # NCIC - Bread & Milk Buyer: NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0588ca [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0588ca) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0588ca.json) ## Summary The North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the provision of milk and bread products. The contract, structured as a tender with two distinct lots, was successfully awarded on 24th March 2026, with Caterite Food and Wineservice Ltd appointed as the supplier. This procurement falls under the goods category, utilising an open procedure as outlined by the UK's 2023 legislation (UKPGA 2023/54). The contract commenced on 19th March 2026 for an initial period of three years, with a potential extension totalling two additional years, up to 18th March 2031. The Trust, located in Carlisle, has ensured delivery across the United Kingdom, particularly in region UKD1. The procurement process involved assessing bids on key criteria such as quality, price, and social value. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in food supplies, specifically SMEs capable of offering a diverse range of milk and bread products. Companies equipped to meet stringent metrics such as order fulfilment rate, on-time delivery, and product compliance would be well-suited to benefit from such contracts, providing them a steady income over multiple years. The procurement method's focus on open procedures and the inclusion of social value criteria positions businesses that also consider sustainable and community-friendly practices to compete successfully. Furthermore, the extended contract period allows suppliers to establish long-term relationships and continue to innovate their product offerings in alignment with Trust requirements. ## Notice North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust has entered into a contract for the provision of milk and bread products. The contract period will be initially for 3 years, with an option to extend up to an additional 1+1 years (giving a maximum of 5 years), based upon Trust requirements. ### 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: It is envisaged that the contract period will be initially for 3 years, with an option to extend up to an additional 1+1 years (giving a maximum of 5 years), based upon Trust requirements. Bread Suppliers are expected to provide sliced white and wholemeal loaves in a variety of thicknesses. Renewal: It is envisaged that the contract period will be initially for 3 years, with an option to extend up to an additional 1+1 years (giving a maximum of 5 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/026964-2026 | | 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 | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 | | Award date | 1 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 19 Mar 2026 - 18 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | 2028-08-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | £500,000 | | Awards value | £291,555 | | Contracts value | £291,555 | ## 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CATERITE FOOD AND WINESERVICE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15511000 - Milk - 15511300 - Skimmed milk - 15811100 - Bread ## Release History - 24 Mar 2026 at 15:53 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026964-2026 - 24 Mar 2026 at 15:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026959-2026 - 1 Dec 2025 at 09:28 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078332-2025 - 1 Dec 2025 at 09:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078330-2025 - 25 Sep 2025 at 11:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059671-2025 - 15 Aug 2025 at 10:47 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049076-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026964-2026 24th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026959-2026 24th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078332-2025 1st December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078330-2025 1st December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059671-2025 25th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049076-2025 15th August 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - 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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