Milk, Dairy, Bread & Baked Goods (2026 - 2030)

contractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-051d10Procurement Act 2023SME suitablepending

Estimated value

Awarded value

£140.0m

Awarded 07 Jun 2026

Suppliers

83

48 SME

Lots

7

7 awarded

Published

09 Jun 2026

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.

Scope

Reference
CAT11078-TU
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
30 Apr 2026 to 30 Apr 2028
Possible extension to 30 Apr 2030

The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with the option to extend annually (+1 + 1 years) until 30/04/2030

CPV classifications
15511000
15510000
15511100
15511300
15511400
15511500
15551000
15811100
15810000
15811500
15812100
15821000
15812000
15811000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Milk & Dairy products for HE/FE membersprice50.00%
Milk & Dairy products for HE/FE membersquality50.00%
Milk & Dairy products for LA’s/wider public sectorprice50.00%
Milk & Dairy products for LA’s/wider public sectorquality50.00%
Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE membersprice50.00%
Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE membersquality50.00%
Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sectorprice50.00%
Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sectorquality50.00%
Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE membersprice60.00%
Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE membersquality40.00%
Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sectorprice60.00%
Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sectorquality40.00%
One stop shop option for LA’s/wider public sectorprice50.00%
One stop shop option for LA’s/wider public sectorquality50.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

Refer to the tender documents which are available on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details· 7 awards

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£20.0m

Award date

07 Jun 2026

Contract start

21 Jun 2026

Contract end

21 Jun 2028

Awarded to
SG
CH 02035315
DF
SME
JD
SME
ML
SME
RJ
WH
SME
DU
CH 06946519
SME
DF
SME
JD
SME
ML
SME
DF
SME
JD
SME
ML
SME
WH
SME
DF
SME
JD
SME
ML
SME
TF
SME
DF
SME
HL
SME
RJ
DF
SME
DU
CH 06946519
SME
DF
SME
JD
SME
ML
SME
TF
SME

Lots · 7 total

Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
LOT-0001Milk & Dairy products for HE/FE members£20.0mcomplete
LOT-0002Milk & Dairy products for LA’s/wider public sector£20.0mcomplete
LOT-0003Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members£20.0mcomplete
LOT-0004Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector£20.0mcomplete
LOT-0005Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members£20.0mcomplete