Scope
Reference
CAT11078-TU
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.
Bread (fresh & frozen) - all variants including gluten free and free from.
Baked goods - cakes, confectionery and traybakes.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £0 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2030
- 4 years
Main category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 15511000 - Milk
- 15500000 - Dairy products
- 15811100 - Bread
- 15612500 - Bakery products
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
2 September 2025
Contracting authority
THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED
- Companies House: 06124779
Mitchell Charlesworth
Manchester
M2 5GP
United Kingdom
Contact name: Hannah Myton Wright
Email: hannah.myton@tuco.ac.uk
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)