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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-b5fd17-44d1c46e-133a-49d7-8db6-f2c7bc750d71

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## Summary

The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd) has awarded a contract for the provision of milk, dairy, bread & morning goods. The contract is valued at £28,000,000 and follows a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. The contract period will be from January 24, 2022, to January 23, 2026. The tender closed on January 4, 2022.

This opportunity can benefit businesses supplying milk, dairy, bread, and related products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food and beverage industry may find this tender particularly suitable for growth. The contract aims to ensure the supply and distribution of a variety of products to universities, colleges, and the wider public sector, including school-compliant items.

## 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/f586576c-9817-4808-a571-7a6cae7459a8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 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 | M2 5GP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| 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

- 12 Dec 2022 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f586576c-9817-4808-a571-7a6cae7459a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f586576c-9817-4808-a571-7a6cae7459a8
  12th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=743308669
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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