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ALC28 Spirits and Core Wines, Beer and Cider

The University Caterers Organisation Limited · Education

In brief

The University Caterers Organisation Limited has announced plans to buy food and drink work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 15 March 2028.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 10.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 30 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work.

What the notice says

The purpose of this planned procurement is to establish a (closed) framework for the supply and distribution of Spirits and Core Wines, Beer and Cider supplies to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges, Local Authorities and the wider Public Sector). The duration of this framework is planned to be a maximum of 4 years. The average annual spend through the framework is estimated at £8m with the total spend through the framework (over the maximum 4 years) estimated at £50m with growth factored in. The scope of products to be covered in the framework are as follows but not limited to: Draught and packaged beers and cider to include core, craft and speciality. Spirits and fortified wines, RTD, Wines ,Low/no alcohol options across all lots. The framework is framework is likely to include the option of a one-stop shop. It is envisaged that suppliers will be able to cover the full scope of products within each of the lots. The new framework agreement will commence on 15 March 2028 until 14 March 2030 with the option to extend by 2 x 12 months until 14 March 2032.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 090890-2026

About the buyer

The University Caterers Organisation LimitedLast 12 months

Procurements

10

Awards

5

Suppliers it has used most for food and drink

All tenders and awards from The University Caterers Organisation Limited

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From notice 090890-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 25 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.