AwardedAwarded 13 July 2026

Fresh Butchered Meat and Poultry and Associated Products (2026 - 2030)

The University Caterers Organisation Limited · Education

In brief

The University Caterers Organisation Limited awarded food and drink work to BFS Group, Owen Taylor & Sons Ltd and John Sheppard Butchers Limited and 16 others on 13 July 2026.

It is a framework worth up to £32,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 11 May 2026.

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

What the notice says

The supply and distribution of fresh butchered meat and poultry (and associated products) to members of TUCO Ltd. Fresh Butchered Meat & Poultry Agreement Scope is as follows but not limited to: • Fresh Butchered Meat Pork, Lamb, Beef, Ox, Veal: Joints, cuts, fillets, carcasses & whole animals for catering courses • Game: Venison, Rabbit, Pheasant etc. • Sundries: e.g. Butchers String & nets • Processed meats: Haggis, Sausages, Black Pudding, Bacon, Gammon, Burgers, pre-prepared kebabs, Chorizo etc. • Pre-prepared items: Prepped, filled and coated meats (e.g. Chicken Kiev), Cooked Meats, Specialty pies, pâtés • Poultry: Chicken, Turkey, Duck; Poussin • Specialty Eggs: Duck and Quail • Religious options including: Halal and Kosher • Special Diets: e.g. gluten free sausages etc • Welfare options including: Red Tractor, RSPCA Assured, Better Chicken Commitment, Organic, Higher Welfare, Welsh PGI Butchery Service where required: A small number of university members have their own farms / rear their own animals require a butchery service arrangement where bidders have the capacity and capability to administer the successful delivery of animals from member institution farms via an abattoir, or members' choice (or abattoir) and cut to members' specifications per animal. The level of service required would be detailed within any further competitions.

Who won

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 014891-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 058709-2026
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 076876-2026

About the buyer

  1. Kirklees College - Vending Machines

    Kirklees CollegeUK-wideFood and drink supplies

    Closing soon5 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £10kestimated
  2. Convenience and impulse foods including confectionery

    Ipswich Borough CouncilEast of EnglandFood and drink supplies

    Closing soon6 days left5 lotsSuitable for SMEs

    £415kestimated
  3. Provision and Distribution of Bread and Baked Goods

    Gateshead Borough CouncilNorth EastFood and drink supplies, Catering

    Closing soon6 days leftSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £200kframework ceiling
  4. Museums Catering Food Supplies

    Norfolk County CouncilEast of EnglandFood and drink supplies

    Closing soon6 days left

    Value not stated
  5. Trace, Evaluate and Reinforce (TracER)

    Department for TransportUK-wideGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Food and drink supplies

    Open7 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £135kestimated

From notice 014891-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 18 February 2026, last updated 12 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.