Procurement

Milk, Dairy, Bread & Baked Goods (2026 - 2030)

  • THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-051d10

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.

Notices

UK4: Tender notice

Notice identifier
2026/S 000-010208
Published
4 February 2026, 6:05pm

UK1: Pipeline notice

Notice identifier
2025/S 000-024620
Published
22 May 2025, 11:21am