Scope
Reference
C383176
Description
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a supplier or suppliers for the provision of milk and bread products. This tender is structured into two distinct lots. Bidders may submit proposals for one or both lots
It is envisaged that the contract period will be initially for 3 years, with an option to extend up to an additional 1+1 years (giving a maximum of 5 years), based upon Trust requirements.
Lot 1. Milk
Description
Suppliers must provide a range of milk products, including skimmed milk, semi-skimmed milk, and full cream milk, all available in a variety of sizes including 1 pint/500ml, 2 pint/1 litre & 4 pint/2 litre. The Trust also welcomes the inclusion of plant-based milk alternatives as an optional offering.
Lot 2. Bread
Description
Suppliers are expected to provide sliced white and wholemeal loaves in a variety of thicknesses.
Contract 1
Lots
Lot 1. Milk
Lot 2. Bread
Supplier
Contract value
- £291,555.90 excluding VAT
- £291,555.90 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
1 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
1 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 11 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
15 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028
- Possible extension to 31 December 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Optional extension for 1 + 1 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 15511300 - Skimmed milk
- 15811100 - Bread
Contract locations
- UKD1 - Cumbria
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Milk
- 5 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Bread
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Caterite Food and Wineservice Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGNZ-4354-QYJP
Caterite Food and Wineservice Ltd
Embleton
CA13 9YA
United Kingdom
Email: sales@caterite.co.uk
Region: UKD11 - West Cumbria
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
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