Scope
Description
North Cumbria Integrated Care wish to enter contract with a suitably qualified provider(s) for the provision of cafe services at the Cancer Care Centre.
The selected provider will be expected to run the cafe in terms of making and serving food and drinks and supplying provisions to sell in the cafe. The supplier will provide their own staff to manage this service.
Total value (estimated)
- £30 excluding VAT
- £36 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 January 2026 to 11 January 2029
- Possible extension to 11 January 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
It is envisaged that the contract period will be initially for 3 years, with an option to extend up to an additional 1 year (giving a maximum of 4 years), based upon Trust requirements.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55511000 - Canteen and other restricted-clientele cafeteria services
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55330000 - Cafeteria services
- 15860000 - Coffee, tea and related products
- 15811511 - Prepared sandwiches
- 15811510 - Sandwiches
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
Suppliers from Cumbria
Conditions of participation
Providers local to the North Cumbria region are recommended to bid.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 September 2025, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
10 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please submit via Atamis: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Search
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 60% weighting to Quality |
Quality | 60.00% |
| Business Plan Presentation | Part B of the tender process will consist of a Business Plan Presentation, weighted at 30% |
Quality | 30.00% |
| Social Value | 10% Weighting to Social Value |
Quality | 10.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
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
Contact name: Hannah Clery
Telephone: 01229 614089
Email: hannah.clery@mbht.nhs.uk
Website: https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Organisation type: Public authority - central government