Sandwiches and Associated Products (2026 - 2030)
Estimated value
£80.0m
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
3
Published
02 Feb 2026
Description
The purpose of this planned procurement is to establish a (closed) framework for the supply and distribution of Sandwiches and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector). This procurement follows an Open Procedure under Procurement Act 2023. 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 £20 million The total spend through the (closed) framework (over the maximum 4 years) is estimated at £80 million. The scope of products to be covered in the framework are as follows but not limited to: • Sandwich wedges • Rolls • Wraps • Toasties • Paninis • Baguettes • Sausage rolls • Pies • Bakery products, e.g. muffins, cakes • Salads • Sushi • Fruit pots • Yogurt pots • Fruit or snack (as part of the meal deal offer) • Soft drinks (as part of the meal deal offer) • Cater pack which could consist of one or more the above products • Hospitality platter which could consist of one or more the above products • Lunch bag or grab and go bag/box which could consist of one or more the above products, e.g. one sandwich, one fruit pot, one snack and a bottle of water • Breakfast products, e.g., cereal pot, overnight oats It is envisaged that suppliers will be able to cover the full scope of products for each lot.
Scope
- Reference
- CAT11082-TU
- Total value
- £80,000,000 excluding VAT£96,000,000 including VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 30 Jun 2026 to 30 Jun 2028Possible extension to 30 Jun 2030
The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with option to extend annually till 30/06/2030. TUCO reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations
- Main category
- goods
- CPV classifications
- 1581000015811000158115001581151015811511158120001581220015821000158211001589420015982000
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwiches and associated products | — | quality | 50.00% |
| Sandwiches and associated products | — | price | 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
- Enquiry deadline
- 11 Mar 2026, 12:00 pm
- Submission deadline
- 18 Mar 2026, 12:00 pm
- Submission address
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home ↗
- Electronic submission
- Yes
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Lots · 3 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandwiches and associated products for Local Authorities | £80.0m | active |
| 2 | Sandwiches and associated products for healthcare | £80.0m | active |
| 3 | Sandwiches and associated products for FE,HE and other members | £80.0m | active |