Award

Provision of Milk, Dairy, Bread & Morning Goods

THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LTD (TUCO LTD)

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Award

10 Feb 2022 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd) has recently completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Milk, Dairy, Bread & Morning Goods," valued at £28 million. The procurement falls under the industry category of "goods" and was conducted using a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure. The tender period has ended, with the contract period commencing on 24th January 2022 and running until 23rd January 2026. Delivery will encompass a broad geographical area including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, among others. The final award notice was published on 10th February 2022.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for suppliers in the dairy and bakery sectors, particularly those small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering ethically sourced products. Companies specialising in milk, cream, butter, various bread types—including gluten-free options—and related morning goods are particularly well-suited to compete for participation in this ongoing contract. Engaging with TUCO offers the chance to tap into a substantial public sector client base including universities, colleges, and local authorities requiring compliant products for educational settings.

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Notice Title

Provision of Milk, Dairy, Bread & Morning Goods

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is for the supply and distribution of milk, dairy, bread and morning goods, to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector) The scope of commodities to be covered in the framework are as follows: Milk all variants including dairy alternatives. Creams, butter and spreads. Cheese, yoghurts and eggs. To HE/FE and Local Authorities therefore school compliant products required. Milk all variants that are ethically sourced - higher animal welfare/and or fair price to farmer. Bread all variants including gluten free and free from. Morning goods including rolls, teacakes, confectionery and traybakes. To HE/FE and Local Authorities therefore school compliant products required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ee3dbc1-9c4b-4560-af34-3e968f855c8d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a112848e-ecb4-412f-a316-54031fe69cb8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15511000 - Milk

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2022 - 23 Jan 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LTD (TUCO LTD)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hannah.myton@tuco.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+447535713056

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M24 4GL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rochdale
Electoral Ward
South Middleton
Westminster Constituency
Blackley and Middleton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

BRAEFORGE LTD T/A PENSWORTH

COTTESWOLD DAIRY

D J WRIGHT DAIRIES

DAIRYLINK

FRESH PASTURES

HENLLAN BREAD (UK

KENT DAIRY

MORRIS QUALITY BAKERS

REYNOLDS CATERING SUPPLIES

RON CHALKER ( THE POTATO MAN

WEST COUNTRY MILK CONSORTIUM

WEST HORSLEY DAIRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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