Buyer Name: THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED
Buyer Address: Mitchell Charlesworth, Manchester, UKD33, M2 5GP, United Kingdom
Contact Email: info@tuco.ac.uk
Milk, Dairy, Bread & Baked Goods (2026 - 2030)
Buyer Contact Info
Status
active
active
Procedure
open
open
Value
20000000.0 GBP
Gross: 24000000 GBP
20000000.0 GBP
Gross: 24000000 GBP
Published
04 Feb 2026, 18:05
04 Feb 2026, 18:05
Deadline
06 Mar 2026, 15:00
06 Mar 2026, 15:00
Contract Start
n/a
n/a
Contract End
n/a
n/a
Category
goods
goods
CPV
15511000 - Milk
15511000 - Milk
Region
n/a
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
n/a
Official Source
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Description
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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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010208-2026
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lots
Lot Title: Milk & Dairy products for HE/FE members
Lot Description: 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.
Lot LOT-0001 Status: active
Lot LOT-0001 Value: GBP 20,000,000
Lot LOT-0001 Value (Gross): GBP 24,000,000
Lot LOT-0001 Contract Start: 2026-05-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot LOT-0001 Contract End: 2028-04-30T23:59:59+01:00
Lot LOT-0001 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot LOT-0001 Award Criterion (price): Milk & Dairy products for HE/FE members (50%)
Lot LOT-0001 Award Criterion (quality): Milk & Dairy products for HE/FE members (50%)
Lot Title: Milk & Dairy products for LA’s/wider public sector
Lot Description: 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.
Lot LOT-0002 Status: active
Lot LOT-0002 Value: GBP 20,000,000
Lot LOT-0002 Value (Gross): GBP 24,000,000
Lot LOT-0002 Contract Start: 2026-05-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot LOT-0002 Contract End: 2028-04-30T23:59:59+01:00
Lot LOT-0002 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot LOT-0002 Award Criterion (price): Milk & Dairy products for LA’s/wider public sector (50%)
Lot LOT-0002 Award Criterion (quality): Milk & Dairy products for LA’s/wider public sector (50%)
Lot Title: Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members
Lot Description: 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.
Lot LOT-0003 Status: active
Lot LOT-0003 Value: GBP 20,000,000
Lot LOT-0003 Value (Gross): GBP 24,000,000
Lot LOT-0003 Contract Start: 2026-05-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot LOT-0003 Contract End: 2028-04-30T23:59:59+01:00
Lot LOT-0003 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot LOT-0003 Award Criterion (price): Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members (50%)
Lot LOT-0003 Award Criterion (quality): Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members (50%)
Lot Title: Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector
Lot Description: 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.
Lot LOT-0004 Status: active
Lot LOT-0004 Value: GBP 20,000,000
Lot LOT-0004 Value (Gross): GBP 24,000,000
Lot LOT-0004 Contract Start: 2026-05-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot LOT-0004 Contract End: 2028-04-30T23:59:59+01:00
Lot LOT-0004 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot LOT-0004 Award Criterion (price): Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector (50%)
Lot LOT-0004 Award Criterion (quality): Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector (50%)
Lot Title: Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members
Lot Description: 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.
Lot LOT-0005 Status: active
Lot LOT-0005 Value: GBP 20,000,000
Lot LOT-0005 Value (Gross): GBP 24,000,000
Lot LOT-0005 Contract Start: 2026-05-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot LOT-0005 Contract End: 2028-04-30T23:59:59+01:00
Lot LOT-0005 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot LOT-0005 Award Criterion (price): Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members (60%)
Lot LOT-0005 Award Criterion (quality): Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members (40%)
Lot Title: Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector
Lot Description: 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.
Lot LOT-0006 Status: active
Lot LOT-0006 Value: GBP 20,000,000
Lot LOT-0006 Value (Gross): GBP 24,000,000
Lot LOT-0006 Contract Start: 2026-05-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot LOT-0006 Contract End: 2028-04-30T23:59:59+01:00
Lot LOT-0006 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot LOT-0006 Award Criterion (price): Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector (60%)
Lot LOT-0006 Award Criterion (quality): Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector (40%)
Lot Title: One stop shop option for LA’s/wider public sector
Lot Description: 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.
Lot LOT-0007 Status: active
Lot LOT-0007 Value: GBP 20,000,000
Lot LOT-0007 Value (Gross): GBP 24,000,000
Lot LOT-0007 Contract Start: 2026-05-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot LOT-0007 Contract End: 2028-04-30T23:59:59+01:00
Lot LOT-0007 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot LOT-0007 Award Criterion (price): One stop shop option for LA’s/wider public sector (50%)
Lot LOT-0007 Award Criterion (quality): One stop shop option for LA’s/wider public sector (50%)
Documents
Document Description: Complete set of tender documents are available through the web address https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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