Milk, Dairy, Bread & Baked Goods (2026 - 2030)
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£140.0m
Suppliers
83
Lots
7
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 2028Possible 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
- 1551100015510000155111001551130015511400155115001555100015811100158100001581150015812100158210001581200015811000
- Contract locations
- UK, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk & Dairy products for HE/FE members | — | price | 50.00% |
| Milk & Dairy products for HE/FE members | — | quality | 50.00% |
| Milk & Dairy products for LA’s/wider public sector | — | price | 50.00% |
| Milk & Dairy products for LA’s/wider public sector | — | quality | 50.00% |
| Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members | — | price | 50.00% |
| Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members | — | quality | 50.00% |
| Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector | — | price | 50.00% |
| Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector | — | quality | 50.00% |
| Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members | — | price | 60.00% |
| Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members | — | quality | 40.00% |
| Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector | — | price | 60.00% |
| Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector | — | quality | 40.00% |
| One stop shop option for LA’s/wider public sector | — | price | 50.00% |
| One stop shop option for LA’s/wider public sector | — | quality | 50.00% |
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
Lots · 7 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOT-0001 | Milk & Dairy products for HE/FE members | £20.0m | complete |
| LOT-0002 | Milk & Dairy products for LA’s/wider public sector | £20.0m | complete |
| LOT-0003 | Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members | £20.0m | complete |
| LOT-0004 | Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector | £20.0m | complete |
| LOT-0005 | Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members | £20.0m | complete |
Award 1· 17 suppliers
Awarded 07 Jun 2026 · Contract period 21 Jun 2026 — 21 Jun 2028
Award 2· 15 suppliers
Awarded 07 Jun 2026 · Contract period 21 Jun 2026 — 21 Jun 2028
Award 3· 12 suppliers
Awarded 07 Jun 2026 · Contract period 21 Jun 2026 — 21 Jun 2028
Award 4· 11 suppliers
Awarded 07 Jun 2026 · Contract period 21 Jun 2026 — 21 Jun 2028
Award 5· 9 suppliers
Awarded 07 Jun 2026 · Contract period 21 Jun 2026 — 21 Jun 2028
Award 6· 7 suppliers
Awarded 07 Jun 2026 · Contract period 21 Jun 2026 — 21 Jun 2028
Award 7· 12 suppliers
Awarded 07 Jun 2026 · Contract period 21 Jun 2026 — 21 Jun 2028
Total lots
7
Awarded
7
Estimated total
£140.0m
Awarded total
£140.0m
Milk & Dairy products for HE/FE members
Start
30 Apr 2026
End
30 Apr 2028
Estimated
£20.0m
CPV
Milk & Dairy products for LA’s/wider public sector
Start
30 Apr 2026
End
30 Apr 2028
Estimated
£20.0m
CPV
Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members
Start
30 Apr 2026
End
30 Apr 2028
Estimated
£20.0m
CPV
Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector
Start
30 Apr 2026
End
30 Apr 2028
Estimated
£20.0m
CPV
Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members
Start
30 Apr 2026
End
30 Apr 2028
Estimated
£20.0m
CPV
Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector
Start
30 Apr 2026
End
30 Apr 2028
Estimated
£20.0m
CPV
One stop shop option for LA’s/wider public sector
Start
30 Apr 2026
End
30 Apr 2028
Estimated
£20.0m
CPV
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