Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c07-8115-7137-a9ba-b6416db86ce8/ca3187-provision-of-milk-for-east-lancashire-hospitals-nhs-trust awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # CA3187 - Provision of Milk for East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust [East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/east-lancashire-hospitals-nhs-trust) Estimated value £90,000 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 10 Mar 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust operates across a wide geographical area, with its four main Hospital sites being the Royal Blackburn Hospital, Burnley General Hospital, Accrington Victoria Hospital, Pendle Hospital and Clitheroe hospital. The Trust operates a full catering service for staff, patients and visitors at its Blackburn site, other hospital sites operate on a smaller scale but still provide food and beverages. The Trust is looking to tender for the supply of Milk to all five Hospital sites and requires a high level of responsiveness from its catering suppliers. The ability to be agile and flexible is essential to facilitate the on time delivery of an everyday essential item for the Trust. The provision of Milk is of particular importance as it is used daily in a variety of ways within each Hospital setting. With this in mind a consistently high quality product is required and the Trust is keen to work with its providers to maintain continuity of supply, high standards and a sustainable way of working for all parties. Suppliers are expected to be fully aware of legislation governing food safety standards and willing to work with the Trusts catering department to ensure that these are strictly adhered to. - To access this competition: login to [suppliers.multiquote.com](https://suppliers.multiquote.com) and view the opportunity CA3187. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit [suppliers.multiquote.com](https://suppliers.multiquote.com) then register and quote CA3187 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230. 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