--- title: "Retail Confectionary" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044673" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044673" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044673.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044673.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY" published: "2025-09-02" --- # Retail Confectionary Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044673 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044673) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044673.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053030-2025 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Jun 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Within 48 months. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | Lots value | £40,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £41,320,191 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY | | Additional buyers | THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LTD (TUCO) | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M2 5GP | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Cathays | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 12 | | Supplier names | ADAMSONS DRINKS; AF BLAKEMORE & SON LTD T/A BLAKEMORE WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION; BESTWAY WHOLESALE LTD/BB FOOD SERVICE; BFS GROUP LIMITED T/A BIDFOOD; BRAKE BROS; CHAPPLE & JENKINS; DUNSTERS FARM; EVAPO; HANDMADE SPECIALITY PRODUCTS; HARLECH FOODSERVICE; PREMCREST; WDS GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### 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 ### 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 ## Release History - 2 Sep 2025 at 09:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053030-2025 - 10 Jul 2024 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021045-2024 - 7 Mar 2024 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007371-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.adamsonsdrinks.co.uk - http://www.afblakemore.com/food-service/welcome - http://www.bestwaywholesale.co.uk - http://www.bidfood.co.uk - http://www.brake.co.uk - http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers - http://www.chappleandjenkins.co.uk - http://www.dunstersfarm.com - http://www.evapo.co.uk - http://www.harlech.co.uk - http://www.ohsoscrummy.com - http://www.premcrest.co.uk - http://www.wdsgroup.co.uk - https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0258 - https://www.tuco.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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