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title: "Provision of Milk, Dairy, Bread & Morning Goods"
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# Provision of Milk, Dairy, Bread & Morning Goods

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LTD (TUCO LTD)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ee3dbc1-9c4b-4560-af34-3e968f855c8d

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a112848e-ecb4-412f-a316-54031fe69cb8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2022 - 23 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LTD (TUCO LTD) |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M24 4GL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Rochdale |
| Electoral ward | South Middleton |
| Westminster constituency | Blackley and Middleton South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15511000 - Milk

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2022 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a112848e-ecb4-412f-a316-54031fe69cb8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a112848e-ecb4-412f-a316-54031fe69cb8
  10th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=666238991
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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