Awarded contract

Milk, Dairy, Bread & Baked Goods

Details

Value
£140,000,000
Duration
2 years
Topic
Milk and cream
Published
9 June 2026

Tender description

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. ## Contract award Title: Lot 1 - Milk & Dairy products for HE/FE members Lots: - Lot LOT-0001: Milk & Dairy products for HE/FE members ## Contract award Title: Lot 2 - Milk & Dairy products for LA's/wider public sector Lots: - Lot LOT-0002: Milk & Dairy products for LA’s/wider public sector ## Contract award Title: Lot 3 - Fresh Bread & Baked Goods Lots: - Lot LOT-0003: Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members ## Contract award Title: Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for LA's/wider public sector Lots: - Lot LOT-0004: Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector ## Contract award Title: Lot 5 - Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members Lots: - Lot LOT-0005: Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members ## Contract award Title: Lot 6 Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for LA's/wider public sector Lots: - Lot LOT-0006: Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector ## Contract award Title: Lot 7 - One stop shop option for LA's/wider public sector Lots: - Lot LOT-0007: One stop shop option for LA’s/wider public sector

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award date8 June 2026
  2. Completed: Award published9 June 2026
    Current notice
  3. Next: Contract expiry date21 June 2028in 2 years

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