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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: | 3 August 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | — |
| Contract Start Date: | 23 August 2026 |
All 4 notices for this procurement, oldest first.
Food & Drink Concepts
Food & Drink Concepts
Food & Drink Concepts
Food & Drink Concepts
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Awarded to (46 suppliers)
The purpose of this planned procurement is to establish a closed framework for the supply and distribution of a variety of Food & Drink concepts 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 £3m The total spend through the open framework (over the maximum 4 years) is estimated at £40m The scope of products to be covered in the framework are as follows but not limited to: Food Concepts (Lots 1-6): Chicken Concepts to include all chicken concepts such as fried chicken, gyros, kebabs, marinated options, Korean fried chicken etc. Pizza, Flatbreads & Pasta including school-compliant ranges of pizza, pasta and sauces. Asian & Global Cuisine including ready-to-eat meals, sushi, snacks, and grocery staples/ingredients for cookery / convenience stores. This lot also includes cuisines not covered by other lots. American Classics such as Hot dogs and burgers, mac & cheese, grilled cheese, Tex/Mex, loaded fries and South American favourites such as burritos, tacos, enchiladas, tamales, mole, and pozole. Coffee Shop concepts and ingredients for sale in coffee shops include (but are not limited to) pasties, sandwiches/wraps, jacket potatoes, salad bowls, and cakes. Sweet Treats such as waffles, ice cream, and pancakes. Inclusion of vegan, vegetarian, gluten free options across all lots. Drinks Concepts (Lots 7 & 8): Drinks (Non-Alcoholic) Functional and low/no-alcohol options, including kombucha and adaptogen-infused drinks. Also includes teas (including iced teas), bubble tea, and café-style drink concepts. Drinks Premium (Non-Alcoholic) as above but where quality is already established-products are available in stores/shops and/or may be branded (no need to complete sampling).
Contract period: 23 August 2026 → 23 August 2028
Contract period: 23 August 2026 → 23 August 2028
Contract period: 23 August 2026 → 23 August 2028
Contract period: 23 August 2026 → 23 August 2028
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| 23 August 2028 |
| Contract Duration: | 2.0 years |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-051d92 |
| Notice Reference: | 073275-2026 |
| Award value: | £40,000,000 |
| Award decision date: | 26 July 2026 |
| Award status: | Active |
Contract period: 23 August 2026 → 23 August 2028
Contract period: 23 August 2026 → 23 August 2028
Contract period: 23 August 2026 → 23 August 2028
Contract period: 23 August 2026 → 23 August 2028