Scope
Description
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £175,412 excluding VAT
- £210,494.40 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2027
- Possible extension to 31 October 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
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.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15811511 - Prepared sandwiches
- 15555000 - Ice cream and similar products
- 15811510 - Sandwiches
- 15812100 - Pastry goods
- 15812120 - Pies
- 15812121 - Savoury pies
- 15812200 - Cakes
- 15833100 - Desserts
- 15894400 - Snacks
- 15894600 - Sandwich fillings
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 August 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
12 September 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
13 October 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 August 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 30.00% |
| Cost | Cost | 30.00% |
| Presentation | Quality | 30.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
Atamis Supplier User Guide (3) (1).pdf
User guide on how to use Atamis for suppliers
Contracting authority
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDXN-7482-RVVM
Cumberland Infirmary, NCIC Trust HQ, Pillars Building, Infirmary Street
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
United Kingdom
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Organisation type: Public authority - central government