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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Award notice |
| Buyer: | THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED |
| Main Category: | — |
| Procurement Method: | Open procedure |
| Tender Status: | Closed |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | Not specified |
| Release Date: | 9 June 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | — |
| Contract Start Date: | 21 June 2026 |
All 4 notices for this procurement, oldest first.
Milk, Dairy, Bread & Baked goods
Milk, Dairy, Bread & Baked Goods (2026 - 2030)
Milk, Dairy, Bread & Baked Goods (2026 - 2030)
Milk, Dairy, Bread & Baked Goods
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Awarded to (83 suppliers)
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 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.
Contract period: 21 June 2026 → 21 June 2028
Contract period: 21 June 2026 → 21 June 2028
Contract period: 21 June 2026 → 21 June 2028
Contract period: 21 June 2026 → 21 June 2028
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| 21 June 2028 |
| Contract Duration: | 2.0 years |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-051d10 |
| Notice Reference: | 054450-2026 |
| Award value: | £20,000,000 |
| Award decision date: | 7 June 2026 |
| Award status: | Pending |
Contract period: 21 June 2026 → 21 June 2028
Contract period: 21 June 2026 → 21 June 2028
Contract period: 21 June 2026 → 21 June 2028