---
title: "Patient Cutlery Packs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a3fe"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-05-26"
---

# Patient Cutlery Packs

Buyer: MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a3fe

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## Summary

The recent procurement process conducted by the Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has reached the award stage for the supply of bespoke cutlery and condiment packs. This contract is set to benefit the Southport and Ormskirk District General Hospitals from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically catering supplies, and was managed by a process classified as "Below threshold - unknown." The buying organisation is based at Whiston Hospital, Prescot, in the UK, with the hospital trust serving as a central government public authority. Noteworthy dates include the contract period starting 13th May 2026 and the tender document published on 26th May 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for those in the catering supply sector. The project calls for high-quality standards and bespoke solutions, making it ideal for companies with experience in customised catering goods production. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Opra Packaging Limited, which secured the award, can leverage such contracts to expand their market presence and capacity. The focus on bespoke products presents a fertile ground for businesses that can innovate and provide tailored solutions to public sector clients.

## Notice

Supply of bespoke cutlery and condiment cellophane packs to Southport and Ormskirk District General Hospitals for the period 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048933-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | PRESCOT |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L35 5DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Whiston and Cronton |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPRA PACKAGING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39222000 - Catering supplies

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 14:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048933-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048933-2026
  26th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/

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