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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: | Complete |
| 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 |
| Contract Start Date: | 30 April 2026 (Estimated) |
| Contract End Date: | 30 April 2028 (Estimated) |
| Contract Duration: | 2.0 years |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-051d10 |
| Notice Reference: | 010208-2026 |
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Milk, Dairy, Bread & Baked Goods (2026 - 2030)
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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.
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Pipeline status
Not addedContract imported automatically · AI writes the response
Application Deadline
6 March 2026
Closed
Estimated Value
£20,000,000
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