---
title: "Provision of Human Milk"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eb83"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05eb83.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE AND SUNDERLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-12-01"
---

# Provision of Human Milk

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE AND SUNDERLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eb83

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "Provision of Human Milk" was undertaken by the South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, located in Sunderland, United Kingdom. This procurement fell under the industry category of goods, specifically for the provision of human milk to support vulnerable babies. Initiated as a direct procurement method, classified as "below threshold - without competition," the tender reached completion with the award and contract stages. The contract commenced on 1st September 2025 and is set to end on 31st August 2026, with a total value of £12,000. The key participant acting as the procuring entity was City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Limited.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth by enabling small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in healthcare supplies and services related to neonatal care, to engage in public sector collaboration. It paves the way for more businesses to explore similar contracts requiring specialist supplies for healthcare institutions. With the Human Milk Foundation as the awarded supplier, this project aligns with the operational needs of both public healthcare providers and niche market suppliers, demonstrating the potential for SMEs to thrive in specialized sectors. Businesses capable of offering innovative or high-quality solutions in healthcare provisions are well-suited to compete in these types of tenders.

## Notice

Provision of Human Milk to support vulnerable babies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078304-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH TYNESIDE AND SUNDERLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR4 7TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE HUMAN MILK FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15511000 - Milk

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2025 at 08:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078304-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078304-2025
  1st December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/
- http://www.stsft.nhs.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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