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Retail Confectionary

Cardiff University

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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02 Sep 2025 at 10:15

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10 Jul 2024 at 12:09

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07 Mar 2024 at 14:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University, as the contracting authority, has successfully completed a procurement process for "Retail Confectionary" under the CPV classification "Catering supplies." The tender was completed using the selective procurement method known as competitive dialogue, covered by the GPA. This process was primarily based around the supply of goods, namely catering supplies, situated in the United Kingdom, particularly in Cardiff (UKL region). The contract, valued at £1,320,191.64, was signed on 21st August 2025, with Chapple & Jenkins as the awarded supplier. Despite the completion of the tender, it is noteworthy that one of the lots was cancelled.

This completed procurement presents specific opportunities for businesses in the catering supply industry that can offer retail confectionary products. The competitive dialogue process favours businesses adept at negotiating and presenting cost-effective solutions, particularly where price is the primary award criterion. Although this tender is concluded, organisations similar to Cardiff University often engage in continuous procurement activities, providing recurring business growth prospects. Businesses that are able to exhibit their competitive pricing and meet the university's catering supply needs may find future opportunities within similar tenders issued by educational institutions and public sector bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Retail Confectionary

Notice Description

Cardiff University has awarded a Contract for Retail Confectionary

Lot Information

Confectionery, Snacks & Soft Drinks

Cardiff University has awarded a contract for Retail Confectionery using TUCO framework.

Renewal: 1st July 2024 until 30th June 2026 with the option to extend for 2 further years (in one year increments) until 30th June 2028

Cakes

The University Caterers Organisation Limited is a not for profit company limited by member guarantee. An objective of The University Caterers Organisation Limited, is to seek opportunities to exploit economies of scale available by coordinating the demand of individual universities, colleges and other institutions of higher and further education and other public sector bodies for goods and/or services and utilising the collective purchasing opportunities of universities, colleges and other institutions of higher and further education and other public sector bodies in achieving value for money within their purchasing activities, which may be on a national, inter-regional or regional basis.TUCO acts as purchasing agent in obtaining tenders and/or entering into negotiations and/or contracts for the supply of specific goods and/or services; and to confer, consult and maintain contact and co-operate with any authorities, association, societies, institutions and relevant bodies whose work is appropriate to the work of the Company.The purpose of this contract is for the supply and distribution of convenience retail products and services, to members and clients of TUCO. The Agreement is open to the current and future member Institutions & affiliated Public Sector bodies.The scope of commodities to be covered in this framework lot are as follows:Cakes (Ambient, Chilled, Fresh & Frozen)Large Pre-sliced CakesTray BakesCake SlicesMuffinsBiscuitsFlapjacksHigh Protein ProductsPatisserie. Additional information: Please refer to the TUCO Ltd Notes to Tenderers' and other tender documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender. Evaluation is a combination of Pass/Fail questions and scored weighted responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs

Renewal: 1st July 2024 until 30th June 2026 with the option to extend for 2 further years (in one year increments) until 30th June 2028

Convenience Retail Non-Food

The University Caterers Organisation Limited is a not for profit company limited by member guarantee. An objective of The University Caterers Organisation Limited, is to seek opportunities to exploit economies of scale available by coordinating the demand of individual universities, colleges and other institutions of higher and further education and other public sector bodies for goods and/or services and utilising the collective purchasing opportunities of universities, colleges and other institutions of higher and further education and other public sector bodies in achieving value for money within their purchasing activities, which may be on a national, inter-regional or regional basis.TUCO acts as purchasing agent in obtaining tenders and/or entering into negotiations and/or contracts for the supply of specific goods and/or services; and to confer, consult and maintain contact and co-operate with any authorities, association, societies, institutions and relevant bodies whose work is appropriate to the work of the Company.The purpose of this contract is for the supply and distribution of convenience retail products and services, to members and clients of TUCO. The Agreement is open to the current and future member Institutions & affiliated Public Sector bodies.The scope of commodities to be covered within this framework lot are as follows:LaundryHousehold GoodsSmall Electronic Items. Additional information: Please refer to the TUCO Ltd Notes to Tenderers' and other tender documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender. Evaluation is a combination of Pass/Fail questions and scored weighted responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs

Renewal: 1st July 2024 until 30th June 2026 with the option to extend for 2 further years (in one year increments) until 30th June 2028

Cigarettes, Tobacco, E-Cigarettes and associated products

The University Caterers Organisation Limited is a not for profit company limited by member guarantee. An objective of The University Caterers Organisation Limited, is to seek opportunities to exploit economies of scale available by coordinating the demand of individual universities, colleges and other institutions of higher and further education and other public sector bodies for goods and/or services and utilising the collective purchasing opportunities of universities, colleges and other institutions of higher and further education and other public sector bodies in achieving value for money within their purchasing activities, which may be on a national, inter-regional or regional basis.TUCO acts as purchasing agent in obtaining tenders and/or entering into negotiations and/or contracts for the supply of specific goods and/or services; and to confer, consult and maintain contact and co-operate with any authorities, association, societies, institutions and relevant bodies whose work is appropriate to the work of the Company.The purpose of this contract is for the supply and distribution of convenience retail products and services, to members and clients of TUCO. The Agreement is open to the current and future member Institutions & affiliated Public Sector bodies.The scope of commodities to be covered in this framework lot are as follows:CigarettesTobacco & associated productsE-Cigarettes & associated products. Additional information: Please refer to the TUCO Ltd Notes to Tenderers' and other tender documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender. Evaluation is a combination of Pass/Fail questions and scored weighted responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs

Renewal: 1st July 2024 until 30th June 2026 with the option to extend for 2 further years (in one year increments) until 30th June 2028

One Stop Shop

The University Caterers Organisation Limited is a not for profit company limited by member guarantee. An objective of The University Caterers Organisation Limited, is to seek opportunities to exploit economies of scale available by coordinating the demand of individual universities, colleges and other institutions of higher and further education and other public sector bodies for goods and/or services and utilising the collective purchasing opportunities of universities, colleges and other institutions of higher and further education and other public sector bodies in achieving value for money within their purchasing activities, which may be on a national, inter-regional or regional basis.TUCO acts as purchasing agent in obtaining tenders and/or entering into negotiations and/or contracts for the supply of specific goods and/or services; and to confer, consult and maintain contact and co-operate with any authorities, association, societies, institutions and relevant bodies whose work is appropriate to the work of the Company.The purpose of this contract is for the supply and distribution of convenience retail products and services, to members and clients of TUCO. The Agreement is open to the current and future member Institutions and affiliated Public Sector bodies.The scope of commodities to be covered in this framework lot are as follows:Confectionery, Snacks and Soft DrinksCakes Convenience Retail Grocery (Ambient, Chilled Fresh & Frozen)International/World FoodsAlcoholCigarettes, Tobacco, E-Cigarettes and associated productsConvenience Retail Non-Food. Additional information: Please refer to the TUCO Ltd Notes to Tenderers' and other tender documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender. Evaluation is a combination of Pass/Fail questions and scored weighted responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs

Renewal: 1st July 2024 until 30th June 2026 with the option to extend for 2 further years (in one year increments) until 30th June 2028

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044673
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053030-2025
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
Competitive dialogue
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

15810000 - Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes

15900000 - Beverages, tobacco and related products

15990000 - Tobacco, tobacco goods and supplies

33700000 - Personal care products

39222000 - Catering supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,320,191 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Within 48 months.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cardiff University
Additional Buyers

The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
13
Supplier Names

AF Blakemore & Son Ltd T/A Blakemore Wholesale Distribution

Adamsons Drinks Ltd

BFS Group Limited T/A Bidfood

Bestway Wholesale Ltd/BB Food Service

Brake Bros Ltd

Chapple & Jenkins

Chapple & Jenkins Ltd

Dunsters Farm Ltd

Evapo Ltd

Handmade Speciality Products Ltd

Harlech Foodservice Limited

Premcrest Ltd

WDS Group Limited

Further Information

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