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Official procurement procedure
Milk, Dairy, Bread & Baked Goods
No classification published
Location not published
Published value
£20,000,000
Submission deadline 6 Mar 2026, 15:00 GMT
Lots published7
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
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Tenderline Synopsis: THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED: "Milk, Dairy, Bread & Baked Goods". Published status: complete. Published value: £20,000,000. 7 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 6 Mar 2026, 15:00 GMT. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | Closed 6 Mar 2026, 15:00 GMT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | £20,000,000 |
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Average Price Reduction
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Competition Density
9.5Bids / Report
Supplier ConcentrationNo estimate
Insufficient attributable awardsNo concentration estimate availablePayment Terms
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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. Price reduction 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 Unpublished data stays unknown.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 |
Published15 Jul 2026, 14:54 BST | Last source update15 Jul 2026, 14:54 BST | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationNot published | ||
Delivery areaLocation not published | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-051d10 | ||
What is being bought
The purpose of this planned procurement is to establish a (closed) framework for the supply and distribution of Milk, Dairy, Bread (fresh and frozen) and a selection of baked goods 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 £3.5m
The total spend through the (closed) framework (over the maximum 4 years) is estimated at £20m
The scope of products to be covered in the framework are as follows but not limited to:
Milk - all variants including dairy alternatives.
Dairy - including creams, butter and spreads. Cheese, yoghurts and eggs. Dairy alternatives where available.
Bread (fresh & frozen) - all variants of loaves and rolls including gluten free and free from.
Baked goods (fresh & frozen) - cakes, pastries, confectionery and traybakes. Low sugar/free from alternatives where available.
It is envisaged that suppliers will be able to cover the full scope of products for each lot. The framework includes the option of a one-stop shop for the supply of fresh milk & bread to Local Authorities.
What changed
From the official release history
- Official notice release published
15 Jul 2026, 14:54 BST - tender value changed
9 Jun 2026, 16:37 BST - Status changed to complete
9 Jun 2026, 16:37 BST - Official notice release published
9 Jun 2026, 16:37 BST - Submission deadline changed to published date
9 Jun 2026, 16:37 BST - Published value updated to £20,000,000
4 Feb 2026, 18:05 GMT - Status changed to active
4 Feb 2026, 18:05 GMT - Official notice release published
4 Feb 2026, 18:05 GMT - Submission deadline changed to 6 Mar 2026, 15:00 GMT
4 Feb 2026, 18:05 GMT - tender value changed
22 May 2025, 11:21 BST - Status changed to planned
22 May 2025, 11:21 BST - Official notice release published
22 May 2025, 11:21 BST - Buyer information updated
22 May 2025, 11:21 BST
Lots and requirements (7)
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
Timeline
- Procedure published
15 Jul 2026, 14:54 BST - Submission deadline
6 Mar 2026, 15:00 GMT - Award active
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Signed 22 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · £20,000,000 - Contract active
Signed 22 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · £20,000,000 - Contract active
Signed 22 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · £20,000,000 - Contract active
Signed 22 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · £20,000,000 - Contract active
Signed 22 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · £20,000,000 - Contract active
Signed 22 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · £20,000,000 - Contract active
Signed 22 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · £20,000,000
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards ARTHUR DAVID (FOOD WITH SERVICE) LIMITED, COTTESWOLD DAIRY LIMITED, CROWNDALE FOOD SERVICES LIMITED, DUNSTERS FARM LIMITED, Fresh Direct (UK) Limited, HARLECH FOODSERVICE LIMITED, JOHAL DAIRIES LIMITED, KENT FROZEN FOODS LIMITED, MULTIHOPE LIMITED, R.D. JOHNS LIMITED, SCHOOL MILK SERVICES LIMITED, Sysco GB Limited, TAMAR FRESH LIMITED, THOMAS RIDLEY AND SON,LIMITED, TURNER & PRICE LIMITED, WEST COUNTRY MILK CONSORTIUM LIMITED, West Horsley Dairy Not published · Not published · active ARTHUR DAVID (FOOD WITH SERVICE) LIMITED, COTTESWOLD DAIRY LIMITED, CROWNDALE FOOD SERVICES LIMITED, DAIRYLINK UK LTD, DUNSTERS FARM LIMITED, Fresh Direct (UK) Limited, HARLECH FOODSERVICE LIMITED, JOHAL DAIRIES LIMITED, KENT FROZEN FOODS LIMITED, MULTIHOPE LIMITED, SCHOOL MILK SERVICES LIMITED, THOMAS RIDLEY AND SON,LIMITED, TURNER & PRICE LIMITED, Tamar Fresh Ltd, WEST COUNTRY MILK CONSORTIUM LIMITED Not published · Not published · active CROWNDALE FOOD SERVICES LIMITED, DUNSTERS FARM LIMITED, HENLLAN BREAD (UK) LIMITED, JOHAL DAIRIES LIMITED, MORRIS QUALITY BAKERS LIMITED, MULTIHOPE LIMITED, SCHOOL MILK SERVICES LIMITED, THOMAS RIDLEY AND SON,LIMITED, TURNER & PRICE LIMITED, Tamar Fresh Ltd, WEST COUNTRY MILK CONSORTIUM LIMITED, West Horsley Dairy Not published · Not published · active CROWNDALE FOOD SERVICES LIMITED, DUNSTERS FARM LIMITED, HENLLAN BREAD (UK) LIMITED, JOHAL DAIRIES LIMITED, MORRIS QUALITY BAKERS LIMITED, MULTIHOPE LIMITED, SCHOOL MILK SERVICES LIMITED, TAMAR FRESH LIMITED, THOMAS RIDLEY AND SON,LIMITED, TURNER & PRICE LIMITED, WEST COUNTRY MILK CONSORTIUM LIMITED Not published · Not published · active CROWNDALE FOOD SERVICES LIMITED, DELICE DE FRANCE LIMITED, DUNSTERS FARM LIMITED, H.N.NUTTALL LIMITED, HARLECH FOODSERVICE LIMITED, KENT FROZEN FOODS LIMITED, R.D. JOHNS LIMITED, THOMAS RIDLEY AND SON,LIMITED, TURNER & PRICE LIMITED Not published · Not published · active CROWNDALE FOOD SERVICES LIMITED, DELICE DE FRANCE LIMITED, DUNSTERS FARM LIMITED, HARLECH FOODSERVICE LIMITED, KENT FROZEN FOODS LIMITED, THOMAS RIDLEY AND SON,LIMITED, TURNER & PRICE LIMITED Not published · Not published · active COTTESWOLD DAIRY LIMITED, CROWNDALE FOOD SERVICES LIMITED, DAIRYLINK UK LTD, DUNSTERS FARM LIMITED, HARLECH FOODSERVICE LIMITED, JOHAL DAIRIES LIMITED, MULTIHOPE LIMITED, SCHOOL MILK SERVICES LIMITED, TAMAR FRESH LIMITED, THOMAS RIDLEY AND SON,LIMITED, TURNER & PRICE LIMITED, WEST COUNTRY MILK CONSORTIUM LIMITED Not published · Not published · active |
Contracts Lot 1 - Milk & Dairy products for HE/FE members £20,000,000 · signed 22 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · active Contract period: 22 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST — 21 Jun 2028, 23:59 BST Lot 2 - Milk & Dairy products for LA's/wider public sector. £20,000,000 · signed 22 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · active Contract period: 22 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST — 21 Jun 2028, 23:59 BST Lot 3 - Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members £20,000,000 · signed 22 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · active Contract period: 22 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST — 21 Jun 2028, 23:59 BST Lot 4 - Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for LA's/wider public sector £20,000,000 · signed 22 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · active Contract period: 22 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST — 21 Jun 2028, 23:59 BST Lot 5 - Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members £20,000,000 · signed 22 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · active Contract period: 22 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST — 21 Jun 2028, 23:59 BST Lot 6 - Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for LA's/wider public sector £20,000,000 · signed 22 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · active Contract period: 22 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST — 21 Jun 2028, 23:59 BST Lot 7 - One stop shop option for LA's/wider public sector £20,000,000 · signed 22 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST · active Contract period: 22 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST — 21 Jun 2028, 23:59 BST |
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Buyer and organisations in this procedure
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