Award

Sandwiches and Associated Products

LTE GROUP

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Award

14 Nov 2025 at 12:48

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Sandwiches and Associated Products," was conducted by the LTE Group, a body governed by public law in the education sector, located in Manchester, UK. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically prepared sandwiches, and was processed through a limited procurement method without prior competition. Although the procurement stage is complete, the award was made to Tiffin Sandwiches, who secured 1st place on the TUCO framework, allowing a direct award. The contract, valued at £125,000, was signed on 13th November 2025. The delivery region is identified as UKD.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises involved in food production and supply, specifically those specialising in prepared sandwiches. The framework agreement set up by TUCO is a prime opportunity for businesses to engage with educational institutions. Large-scale suppliers could particularly benefit, given the direct award process for Tiffin Sandwiches, bypassing open competition stages. Businesses that can offer similar value propositions may find such frameworks beneficial for quick entry into large contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sandwiches and Associated Products

Notice Description

PROVISION OF PREPARED SANDWICHES

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of fresh prepred sandwiches to use within the refectories at LTE Group college campuses

Options: Can be extended by 1 x 6 month period

Procurement Information

This is a framework agreement set up by TUCO for organisations in the FE/HE sector to utilise. Tiffin were awarded 1st place under the Lot we are using, this allowed LTE Group to direct award without the need to re-open competition

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e16b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073958-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15811511 - Prepared sandwiches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LTE GROUP
Contact Name
Louise Timms
Contact Email
ltimms@ltegroup.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M11 2WH
Post Town
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Clayton & Openshaw
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TIFFIN SANDWICHES

Further Information

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