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title: "Fresh Butchered Meat and Poultry and Associated Products (2026 - 2030)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051a8e"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-06-22"
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# Fresh Butchered Meat and Poultry and Associated Products (2026 - 2030)

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051a8e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply and distribution of fresh butchered meat and poultry, along with associated products, is spearheaded by The University Caterers Organisation Limited (TUCO Ltd) based in Manchester, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Fresh Butchered Meat and Poultry and Associated Products (2026 - 2030)," falls under the "Animal products, meat and meat products" industry category. The open procedure procurement method is being utilised, indicating a transparent and competitive process. The contract is part of a framework agreement, with a notable gross value of £38.4 million. With key dates such as the contract award on 22nd June 2026 and a planned framework duration until 2030, interested bidders were able to submit enquiries by 17th March 2026, with the tender period concluded on 23rd March 2026. The location of delivery across the UK highlights a significant opportunity for national suppliers.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of meat and poultry products to engage with public sector clients, notably within the education sector. Companies ranging from large enterprises to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can leverage this framework to enhance their market presence and ensure steady revenue streams over a four-year minimum duration. The procurement's openness to various welfare and dietary requirements (such as halal, kosher, and gluten-free options) expands the competitive landscape for diverse suppliers who meet these specifications. Businesses equipped to handle butchery services or offer niche products like speciality eggs and game meats stand to gain considerably by securing a placement in this substantial framework.

## Notice

The supply and distribution of fresh butchered meat and poultry (and associated products) to members of TUCO Ltd. Fresh Butchered Meat & Poultry Agreement Scope is as follows but not limited to: * Fresh Butchered Meat Pork, Lamb, Beef, Ox, Veal: Joints, cuts, fillets, carcasses & whole animals for catering courses * Game: Venison, Rabbit, Pheasant etc. * Sundries: e.g. Butchers String & nets * Processed meats: Haggis, Sausages, Black Pudding, Bacon, Gammon, Burgers, pre-prepared kebabs, Chorizo etc. * Pre-prepared items: Prepped, filled and coated meats (e.g. Chicken Kiev), Cooked Meats, Specialty pies, pates * Poultry: Chicken, Turkey, Duck; Poussin * Specialty Eggs: Duck and Quail * Religious options including: Halal and Kosher * Special Diets: e.g. gluten free sausages etc * Welfare options including: Red Tractor, RSPCA Assured, Better Chicken Commitment, Organic, Higher Welfare, Welsh PGI Butchery Service where required: A small number of university members have their own farms / rear their own animals require a butchery service arrangement where bidders have the capacity and capability to administer the successful delivery of animals from member institution farms via an abattoir, or members' choice (or abattoir) and cut to members' specifications per animal. The level of service required would be detailed within any further competitions. This is a would like to have but not a strict requirement of the framework and all bidding suppliers will be asked whether they can provide this level of butchery service but will not be penalised if they can't.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with option to extend annually until 10/05/2030. TUCO reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058709-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2026 - 14 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2030-01-15 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,000,000 |
| Lots value | £32,000,000 |
| Awards value | £32,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED |
| 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 | 19 |
| Supplier names | BFS GROUP; BLAKES MEATS; C M B FOODS; CASTELL HOWELL FOODS; COUNTY FOODS; FRANKEL; HARLECH FOODSERVICE; HENDERSON FOODSERVICE; J. FREEMAN & SONS; JOHN SHEPPARD BUTCHERS; KENT FROZEN FOODS; M C KELLY; M J BIRTWISTLE; MCLAYS; MIDLAND FOODS; OWEN TAYLOR & SONS; SYSCO GB; TURNER & PRICE; UNDERWOOD MEAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15100000 - Animal products, meat and meat products

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 17:04 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058709-2026
- 18 Feb 2026 at 15:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014891-2026
- 21 May 2025 at 11:59 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023840-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058709-2026
  22nd June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014891-2026
  18th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023840-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12197
  Complete set of tender document are available through the web address: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home

## Notice URLs

- http://Huntsfoodgroup.co.uk
- http://www.bidfood.co.uk/
- http://www.birtwistles.com
- http://www.brake.co.uk
- http://www.cmbfoods.co.uk
- http://www.countyfoods.co.uk
- http://www.edgefieldbutchers.com
- http://www.freemanbutchers.co.uk
- http://www.harlech.co.uk
- http://www.henderson-foodservice.com
- http://www.jcaltham.co.uk
- http://www.john-sheppard.co.uk
- http://www.kff.co.uk
- http://www.mckelly.co.uk
- http://www.mclaysfoods.co.uk
- http://www.owentaylor.co.uk
- http://www.rdjohns.co.uk
- http://www.thomasridley.co.uk
- http://www.tuco.ac.uk
- http://www.turner-price.com
- http://www.underwoodmeat.co.uk
- http://www.wcmilk.co.uk/
- https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs
- https://blakesmeats.co.uk/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home
- https://midlandfoods.co.uk/
- https://www.castellhowellfoods.co.uk/en
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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