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Food & Drink Concepts
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Published value
£40,000,000
Submission deadline 5 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
Lots published8
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
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Tenderline Synopsis: THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED: "Food & Drink Concepts". Published status: complete. Published value: £40,000,000. 8 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 5 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | Closed 5 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | £40,000,000 |
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED
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Competition Density
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Coverage: 20 active published awards; 13 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityTHE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statuscomplete | Framework / DPSFramework | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published20 Aug 2026, 11:57 BST | Last source update20 Aug 2026, 11:57 BST | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationNot published | ||
Delivery areaLocation not published | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-051d92 | ||
What is being bought
The purpose of this planned procurement is to establish a closed framework for the supply and distribution of a variety of Food & Drink concepts to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector).
The duration of this Closed Framework is planned to be a maximum of 4 years.
The annual spend through the Closed Framework is estimated at £3m
The total spend through the open framework (over the maximum 4 years) is estimated at £40m
The scope of products to be covered in the framework are as follows but not limited to:
Food Concepts (Lots 1-6):
Chicken Concepts to include all chicken concepts such as fried chicken, gyros, kebabs, marinated options, Korean fried chicken etc.
Pizza, Flatbreads & Pasta including school-compliant ranges of pizza, pasta and sauces.
Asian & Global Cuisine including ready-to-eat meals, sushi, snacks, and grocery staples/ingredients for cookery / convenience stores. This lot also includes cuisines not covered by other lots.
American Classics such as Hot dogs and burgers, mac & cheese, grilled cheese, Tex/Mex, loaded fries and South American favourites such as burritos, tacos, enchiladas, tamales, mole, and pozole.
Coffee Shop concepts and ingredients for sale in coffee shops include (but are not limited to) pasties, sandwiches/wraps, jacket potatoes, salad bowls, and cakes.
Sweet Treats such as waffles, ice cream, and pancakes.
Inclusion of vegan, vegetarian, gluten free options across all lots.
Drinks Concepts (Lots 7 & 8):
Drinks (Non-Alcoholic) Functional and low/no-alcohol options, including kombucha and adaptogen-infused drinks. Also includes teas (including iced teas), bubble tea, and café-style drink concepts.
Drinks Premium (Non-Alcoholic) as above but where quality is already established-products are available in stores/shops and/or may be branded (no need to complete sampling).
What changed
From the official release history
- Official notice release published
20 Aug 2026, 11:57 BST - tender value changed
3 Aug 2026, 15:08 BST - Status changed to complete
3 Aug 2026, 15:08 BST - Official notice release published
3 Aug 2026, 15:08 BST - Submission deadline changed to published date
3 Aug 2026, 15:08 BST - Published value updated to £40,000,000
30 Apr 2026, 21:31 BST - Status changed to active
30 Apr 2026, 21:31 BST - Official notice release published
30 Apr 2026, 21:31 BST - Submission deadline changed to 5 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
30 Apr 2026, 21:31 BST - tender value changed
22 May 2025, 13:11 BST - Status changed to planned
22 May 2025, 13:11 BST - Official notice release published
22 May 2025, 13:11 BST - Buyer information updated
22 May 2025, 13:11 BST
Lots and requirements (8)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #LOT-0001Individual lot title not publishedcompletePublished valueNot publishedThe source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 2 · #LOT-0002Individual lot title not publishedcompletePublished valueNot publishedThe source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 3 · #LOT-0003Individual lot title not publishedcompletePublished valueNot publishedThe source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 4 · #LOT-0004Individual lot title not publishedcompletePublished valueNot publishedThe source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 5 · #LOT-0005Individual lot title not publishedcompletePublished valueNot publishedThe source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 6 · #LOT-0006Individual lot title not publishedcompletePublished valueNot publishedThe source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 7 · #LOT-0007Individual lot title not publishedcompletePublished valueNot publishedThe source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 8 · #LOT-0008Individual lot title not publishedcompletePublished valueNot publishedThe source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Procedure published
20 Aug 2026, 11:57 BST - Submission deadline
5 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST - Award active
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Signed 20 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST · £40,000,000 - Contract active
Signed 20 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST · £40,000,000 - Contract active
Signed 20 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST · £40,000,000 - Contract active
Signed 20 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST · £40,000,000 - Contract active
Signed 20 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST · £40,000,000 - Contract active
Signed 20 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST · £40,000,000 - Contract active
Signed 20 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST · £40,000,000 - Contract active
Signed 20 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST · £40,000,000
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards CHICKEN JOES LIMITED, OCEAN KING LTD, ROLLOVER LIMITED, TANPOPO JAPANESE FOOD LIMITED, YEARSLEY FOOD LIMITED Not published · Not published · active CHICKEN JOES LIMITED, EDEN FARM LIMITED, HEN HOUSE (WHOLESALE) LIMITED, PASTAKING (UK) LIMITED, ROLLOVER LIMITED, Sysco GB Limited, TUGO FOOD LTD, YEARSLEY FOOD LIMITED Not published · Not published · active CHICKEN JOES LIMITED, NORTHERN BITES HALIFAX LTD, OCEAN KING LTD, PASTAKING (UK) LIMITED, Sysco GB Limited, TANPOPO JAPANESE FOOD LIMITED, THE COVERED KITCHEN LTD, YEARSLEY FOOD LIMITED Not published · Not published · active CHICKEN JOES LIMITED, ROLLOVER LIMITED, Sysco GB Limited, TUGO FOOD LTD Not published · Not published · active CARRS PASTIES LIMITED, NORTHERN BITES HALIFAX LTD, Sysco GB Limited, YEARSLEY FOOD LIMITED Not published · Not published · active CREAMS FRANCHISING LTD, EDEN FARM LIMITED, OCEAN KING LTD, Sysco GB Limited, TUGO FOOD LTD, YEARSLEY FOOD LIMITED Not published · Not published · active EDEN FARM LIMITED, ISQUEEZE LIMITED, JANES BEVERAGES FOODSERVICE LIMITED, KROGAB LIMITED, OCEAN KING LTD Not published · Not published · active CHANGE PLEASE CIC Not published · Not published · active |
Contracts Lot 1 Chicken Concepts £40,000,000 · signed 20 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST · active Contract period: 24 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST — 23 Aug 2028, 23:59 BST Lot 2. Pizza, Flatbreads & Pasta £40,000,000 · signed 20 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST · active Contract period: 24 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST — 23 Aug 2028, 23:59 BST Lot 3. Asian & Global Cuisine £40,000,000 · signed 20 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST · active Contract period: 24 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST — 23 Aug 2028, 23:59 BST Lot 4. American Classics £40,000,000 · signed 20 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST · active Contract period: 24 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST — 23 Aug 2028, 23:59 BST Lot 5. Coffee Shop £40,000,000 · signed 20 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST · active Contract period: 24 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST — 23 Aug 2028, 23:59 BST Lot 6. Sweet Treats £40,000,000 · signed 20 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST · active Contract period: 24 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST — 23 Aug 2028, 23:59 BST Lot 7. Drinks (Non-Alcoholic) £40,000,000 · signed 20 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST · active Contract period: 24 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST — 23 Aug 2028, 23:59 BST Lot 8. Drinks Premium (Non-Alcoholic) £40,000,000 · signed 20 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST · active Contract period: 24 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST — 23 Aug 2028, 23:59 BST |
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Buyer and organisations in this procedure
THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED
Contracting authority GB-COH-06124779Documents (1)
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