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FTS UK public procurement

Milk, Dairy, Bread & Baked Goods

THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED

CompleteOCDS ID ocds-h6vhtk-051d10
Tender value£20,000,0007 awards · 7 contracts

01 Procurement

Tender overview

Updated 15 July 2026
Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED
Status
Complete
Procurement method
Open procedure
Category
goods
CPV classification
Not supplied
Tender period
Not supplied — 6 March 2026

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 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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02 Awards and contracts

Published award records

7 shown
Active

Lot 1 - Milk & Dairy products for HE/FE members

Awarded
7 June 2026
Award value
£20,000,000
Suppliers
18
Signed contract
21 June 2026
Active

Lot 2 - Milk & Dairy products for LA's/wider public sector

Awarded
7 June 2026
Award value
£20,000,000
Suppliers
15
Signed contract
21 June 2026
Active

Lot 3 - Fresh Bread & Baked Goods

Awarded
7 June 2026
Award value
£20,000,000
Suppliers
12
Signed contract
21 June 2026
Active

Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for LA's/wider public sector

Awarded
7 June 2026
Award value
£20,000,000
Suppliers
11
Signed contract
21 June 2026
Active

Lot 5 - Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members

Awarded
7 June 2026
Award value
£20,000,000
Suppliers
9
Signed contract
21 June 2026
Active

Lot 6 Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for LA's/wider public sector

Awarded
7 June 2026
Award value
£20,000,000
Suppliers
7
Signed contract
21 June 2026
Active

Lot 7 - One stop shop option for LA's/wider public sector

Awarded
7 June 2026
Award value
£20,000,000
Suppliers
12
Signed contract
21 June 2026

03 Organisations

Buyers, suppliers and other parties

24 parties
Buyer

THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED

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

Companies House 06124779 →
Supplier

ARTHUR DAVID (FOOD WITH SERVICE) LIMITED

Hillside Farm Sutton Wick, Bristol, UKK12, BS39 5XR, United Kingdom

Companies House 02059424 →
Supplier

HARLECH FOODSERVICE LIMITED

Harlech Foodservice Ltd Parc Amaeth, Criccieth, UKL12, LL52 0LJ, United Kingdom

Companies House 01413059 →
Supplier

MORRIS QUALITY BAKERS LIMITED

Morris Quality Bakers Baker Street, Chorley, UKD47, PR7 5UH, United Kingdom

Companies House 11670302 →
Supplier

Tamar Fresh Ltd

Barret House Marjorie Court, Unit 1, Saltash, UKK30, PL12 6AY, United Kingdom

GB-PPON PJNZ-1492-HCPR

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04 Provenance

Source for this process

FTS
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