Sandwiches and Associated Products (2026 - 2030)

THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITEDcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-050677Procurement Act 2023SME suitableclosed for bids
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Estimated value

£80.0m

goods

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

3

0 awarded

Published

02 Feb 2026

Deadline 18 Mar 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 VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
30 Jun 2026 to 30 Jun 2028
Possible 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
15810000
15811000
15811500
15811510
15811511
15812000
15812200
15821000
15821100
15894200
15982000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Sandwiches and associated productsquality50.00%
Sandwiches and associated productsprice50.00%

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.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
1Sandwiches and associated products for Local Authorities£80.0mactive
2Sandwiches and associated products for healthcare£80.0mactive
3Sandwiches and associated products for FE,HE and other members£80.0mactive