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Provision of Milk - University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay

Awarded to West Country Milk

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust(buyer)

Published
Published 17 July 2026
Deadline
Closed 17 September 2026

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Overview

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is procuring milk and bread supplies through an open procedure. The estimated contract value is £637,260.09, with a submission deadline of 17 September 2026.

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Lots (2)

  • Milk

    £431,702Won by West Country Milk
  • Bread

    £138,559

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£637,260
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
17 July 2026
Questions by
28 August 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Dairy productsMilkBread productsBread

Award outcome

Awarded value
£431,702
Award date
9 November 2026
Contract period
16 November 2026 → 15 November 2029
Contract length
3 years
Could run to
13 December 2030
Against estimate
32% below
Bids received
3
Winner
  • West Country Milk

This contract ends on 15 November 2029, or 13 December 2030 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

West Country Milk

Based in
Wotton Under Edge
Public contracts won
5
Across UK and EU notices

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

3

2 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Food, beverages, tobacco and related products drew a median of 3 bids over the last 24 months; 22% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 35% · Quality 65%

  • Quality55%
  • Cost35%
  • Social Value10%

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Market context

Typical award in Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

£450,356

Median of 538 awards in the last 24 months

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University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust in the last 12 months

3

contracts awarded, worth £779,918 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    9 November 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    10 August 2026

  3. Prior Information Notice

    17 July 2026

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