FTS UK public procurement

Sandwiches and Associated Products (2026 - 2030)

THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED

CompleteOCDS ID ocds-h6vhtk-050677
Tender value£80,000,0003 awards · 3 contracts

01 Procurement

Tender overview

Updated 3 June 2026
Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED
Status
Complete
Procurement method
Open procedure
Category
goods
CPV classification
Not supplied
Tender period
Not supplied — 18 March 2026

Description

The purpose of this planned procurement is to establish a (closed) framework for the supply and distribution of Sandwiches and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector). This procurement follows an Open Procedure under Procurement Act 2023. 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 £20 million The total spend through the (closed) framework (over the maximum 4 years) is estimated at £80 million. The scope of products to be covered in the framework are as follows but not limited to: • Sandwich wedges • Rolls • Wraps • Toasties • Paninis • Baguettes • Sausage rolls • Pies • Bakery products, e.g. muffins, cakes • Salads • Sushi • Fruit pots • Yogurt pots • Fruit or snack (as part of the meal deal offer) • Soft drinks (as part of the meal deal offer) • Cater pack which could consist of one or more the above products • Hospitality platter which could consist of one or more the above products • Lunch bag or grab and go bag/box which could consist of one or more the above products, e.g. one sandwich, one fruit pot, one snack and a bottle of water • Breakfast products, e.g., cereal pot, overnight oats It is envisaged that suppliers will be able to cover the full scope of products for each lot. The Framework total value is estimated at £96m including VAT, this value may be shared with all 3 lots.

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02 Awards and contracts

Published award records

3 shown
Active

Sandwiches and Associated Products Framework

Awarded
4 May 2026
Award value
Not supplied
Suppliers
12
Signed contract
2 June 2026
Active

Sandwiches and Associated Products

Awarded
4 May 2026
Award value
Not supplied
Suppliers
7
Signed contract
2 June 2026
Active

Sandwiches and Associated Products

Awarded
4 May 2026
Award value
Not supplied
Suppliers
11
Signed contract
2 June 2026

03 Organisations

Buyers, suppliers and other parties

15 parties
Buyer

THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED

Mitchell Charlesworth, Manchester, UKD33, M2 5GP, United Kingdom

Companies House 06124779 →
Supplier

SAMWORTH BROTHERS LIMITED

Chetwode House, 1 Samworth Way, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, UKF22, LE13 1GA, United Kingdom

Companies House 03116767 →
Tenderer

Tamar Fresh Ltd

Barrett House Marjorie Court, SALTASH, UKK30, PL12 6AY, United Kingdom

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04 Provenance

Source for this process

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