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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Tender notice |
| Buyer: | THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED |
| Main Category: | Goods |
| Procurement Method: | Open procedure |
| Tender Status: | Closed |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | £20,000,000 |
| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £24,000,000 |
| Release Date: | 4 February 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | 6 March 2026 |
| Enquiry Deadline: | 27 February 2026 |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-051d10 |
| Notice Reference: | 010208-2026 |
All 2 notices for this procurement, oldest first.
Milk, Dairy, Bread & Baked goods
Milk, Dairy, Bread & Baked Goods (2026 - 2030)
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| Call-off method: | Both: direct call-off and mini-competition |
The purpose of this planned procurement is to establish a (closed) framework for the supply and distribution of Milk, Dairy, Bread (fresh and frozen) and a selection of baked goods (fresh and frozen) to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector). The duration of this (closed) framework is planned to be a maximum of 4 years. The annual spend through the (closed) Framework is estimated at £3.5m The total spend through the (closed) framework (over the maximum 4 years) is estimated at £20m The scope of products to be covered in the framework are as follows but not limited to: Milk - all variants including dairy alternatives. Dairy - including creams, butter and spreads. Cheese, yoghurts and eggs. Dairy alternatives where available. Bread (fresh & frozen) - all variants of loaves and rolls including gluten free and free from. Baked goods (fresh & frozen) - cakes, pastries, confectionery and traybakes. Low sugar/free from alternatives where available. It is envisaged that suppliers will be able to cover the full scope of products for each lot. The framework includes the option of a one-stop shop for the supply of fresh milk & bread to Local Authorities.
This Lot covers the supply of fresh milk and dairy to HE/FE members of TUCO and includes all variants of milks, creams, butter and spreads. Cheese, yoghurts and eggs including dairy alternatives.
This Lot covers the supply of fresh milk and dairy to Local Authorities and other members of TUCO and includes all variants of milks, creams, butter/spreads, cheese, yoghurts and eggs which must be school food standards compliant. Some dairy alternatives.
This Lot covers the supply of fresh bread and baked goods to HE/FE members of TUCO and includes all variants of loaves, rolls, teacakes, pastries, confectionery, pastries and traybakes. Gluten free and free from alternatives.
This Lot covers the supply of fresh bread and baked goods to Local Authorities and other members of TUCO and includes all variants of loaves, rolls, teacakes, pastries, confectionery, pastries and traybakes which must be school food standards compliant. Gluten free and free from alternatives.
This Lot covers the supply of frozen bread and baked goods to HE/FE members of TUCO and includes all variants of loaves, rolls, teacakes, pastries, confectionery, pastries and traybakes. Gluten free and free from alternatives.
This Lot covers the supply of frozen bread and baked goods to Local Authorities and other members of TUCO and includes all variants of loaves, rolls, teacakes, pastries, confectionery, pastries and traybakes which must be school food standards compliant. Gluten free and free from alternatives.
This Lot covers the supply of fresh milk and bread to Local Authorities and other members of TUCO and includes all variants of milks, creams, butter/spreads, cheese, yoghurts and eggs and dairy alternatives; loaves, rolls, teacakes, pastries, confectionery, pastries and traybakes which must be school food standards compliant. Gluten free and free from alternatives.
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Application Deadline
6 March 2026
Closed
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