Scope
Reference
5985024
Description
Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) sought
through this tender opportunity to appoint a supplier for the supply and delivery of fresh
bread to Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI).
Contract 1. Fresh Bread
Supplier
Contract value
- £7,679,197.59 excluding VAT
- £7,679,197.59 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
24 October 2025
Contract dates
- 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2028
- Possible extension to 31 October 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The Buyer will have the option to extend the contract for a period or periods together
totalling no more than 24 months.
Extension exercised where the Buyer gives the Supplier no less than 3 Months' written
notice before this Contract expires
Main procurement category
Goods
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right
to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements. The contract
value quoted allows for potential growth and increases to the service.
CPV classifications
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15811000 - Bread products
- 15813000 - Morning goods
- 15811100 - Bread
- 15811200 - Rolls
- 15811500 - Prepared bread products
Contract locations
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Food safety accreditation | The supplier must maintain, at all times, the food safety and quality standards to meet and hold a valid Micron2/STS Product Safety Standard Certificate. |
12 months |
| Complaints Resolution | 100% of complaints to be resolved or have an agreed action plan in place within 10 working days. |
12 months |
| Delivery | The Supplier is to submit full, accurate and complete reports showing the number and value of orders placed and fulfilment of orders on a quarterly basis. |
12 months |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Hovis Limited
- Companies House: 08846838
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJLQ-6543-JJBR
The Lord Rank Centre
High Wycombe
HP12 3QS
United Kingdom
Email: jolene.doyle@hovis.com
Website: https://www.hovis.co.uk/
Region: UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Fresh Bread
Contracting authorities
Belfast Health & Social Care Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLQJ-5727-JCLR
Trust Headquarters, 2nd Floor, Non Clinical Support Building, Royal Victoria Hospital
Belfast
BT12 6BA
United Kingdom
Email: utilfood.sourcing@hscni.net
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Northern Health and Social Care Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBRP-6676-CQZY
Brettan Hall, Antrim Area Hospital, Bush Road
Antrim
BT41 2RL
United Kingdom
Email: utilfood.sourcing@hscni.net
Region: UKN0D - Antrim and Newtownabbey
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLGY-6381-WWWR
Trust Headquarters, Ulster Hospital, Upper Newtownards Rd
Belfast
BT16 1RH
United Kingdom
Email: utilfood.sourcing@hscni.net
Region: UKN0E - Lisburn and Castlereagh
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Southern Health and Social Care Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJCC-1957-RCGP
Craigavon Area Hospital, 68 Lurgan Road
Portadown
BT63 5QQ
United Kingdom
Email: utilfood.sourcing@hscni.net
Region: UKN07 - Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Western Health & Social Care Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTVW-2397-PWCT
Altnagelvin Area Hospital, Glenshane Road
Londonderry
BT47 6SB
United Kingdom
Email: utilfood.sourcing@hscni.net
Region: UKN0A - Derry City and Strabane
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Regional Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service
Summary of their role in this procurement: Tendering service for Health Service NI entities.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWNJ-1991-NGDW
77 Boucher Crescent
Belfast
BT12 6HU
United Kingdom
Email: utilfood.sourcing@hscni.net
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Contact organisation
Contact Regional Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service for any enquiries.