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Supply of Milk, Dairy, Bread & Morning Goods

The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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11 Apr 2023 at 12:04

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16 Dec 2022 at 10:05

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17 Sep 2021 at 14:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd) has initiated a procurement process for the supply of milk, dairy, bread, and morning goods. The contract aims to distribute these products to members and clients of TUCO, including universities, colleges, and the wider public sector. The procurement is in the goods category and follows a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. The tender titled "Supply of Milk, Dairy, Bread & Morning Goods" is in the planning stage as of the most recent update on 11th April 2023. Key deadlines and dates should be referred in the tender documents.

This tender opportunity by TUCO Ltd provides a chance for businesses, particularly SMEs, to compete for supplying milk, dairy, and baked goods. Companies involved in the production and distribution of these food products are well-suited for this contract. With a focus on ensuring school-compliant products and ethically sourced variants, this procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses aiming to supply to educational institutions and local authorities in the UK. Business growth prospects are enhanced by the tender's two-year framework agreement with the potential for extension based on performance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply 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)

Lot Information

Milk & Dairy to HE/FE

To carry out a tender process to secure the supply of Milk & Dairy products to TUCO's HE/FE based Members. Additional information: Please refer to the documents "TUCO SQ Notes to Tenderers, TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition" documents for further information and guidance on completing both the SQ and ITT.

Options: The framework will be in place for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x12 months period. This will be subject to performance.

Renewal: Option to extend by 2, 1 year extensions up until 23.01.2026. This will be subject to performance.

Milk & Dairy to Local Authorities

To carry out a tender process to secure the supply of Milk & Dairy products to TUCO's Local Authority Members and wider Public Sector. Additional information: Please refer to the documents "TUCO SQ Notes to Tenderers, TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition" documents for further information and guidance on completing both the SQ and ITT.

Options: The framework will be in place for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x12 months period. This will be subject to performance.

Renewal: Option to extend by 2, 1 year extensions up until 23.01.2026. This will be subject to performance.

Bread & Morning Goods to HE/FE

To carry out a tender process to secure the supply of Bread & Morning Goods products to TUCO's HE/FE based Members. Additional information: Please refer to the documents "TUCO SQ Notes to Tenderers, TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition" documents for further information and guidance on completing both the SQ and ITT.

Options: The framework will be in place for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x12 months period. This will be subject to performance.

Renewal: Option to extend by 2, 1 year extensions up until 23.01.2026. This will be subject to performance.

Bread & Morning Goods to Local Authorities

To carry out a tender process to secure the supply of Bread & Morning Goods products to TUCO's Local Authority Members and wider Public Sector. Additional information: Please refer to the documents "TUCO SQ Notes to Tenderers, TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition" documents for further information and guidance on completing both the SQ and ITT.

Options: The framework will be in place for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x12 months period. This will be subject to performance.

Renewal: Option to extend by 2, 1 year extensions up until 23.01.2026. This will be subject to performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e216
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010328-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15510000 - Milk and cream

15511000 - Milk

15511100 - Pasteurised milk

15511300 - Skimmed milk

15810000 - Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes

15811000 - Bread products

15811100 - Bread

15811500 - Prepared bread products

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
4 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 5GP
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

Braeforge Ltd t/a Pensworth

Cotteswold Dairy Ltd

D J Wright Dairies Ltd

DairyLink UK Ltd.

Fresh Pastures Ltd

Henllan Bread (UK) Limited

Kent Dairy Company Ltd

Morris Quality Bakers Ltd

Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd

Ron Chalker ( The Potato Man ) Ltd

WEST COUNTRY MILK CONSORTIUM LIMITED

West Horsley Dairy

Further Information

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