Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products
The University Caterers Organisation Limited · Education
In brief
The University Caterers Organisation Limited awarded food and drink work to Prescott Thomas Ltd, Arthur David (Food with Service) Limited and Sysco GB Limited and 23 others on 3 September 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £45,000,000 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 3 October 2026.
It is split into 13 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
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.
What the notice says
The purpose of this planned procurement is to establish a closed Framework for the supply and distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO Ltd. This procurement will follow an Open Procedure under Procurement Act 2023 regulations. The duration of this closed Framework is planned to be a maximum of 4 years in the format of a 2 year with one plus one year extensions. We have an estimated start date of 3rd October 2026 to 2nd October 2028 with an optional 2 year extension in 1 plus 1 year extensions to 2nd October 2030. The framework agreement which will cover supply to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will be split into 13…Read the full description
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 London 3 October 2026 to 2 October 2028 What this lot coversThe supply and distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO Ltd within the lotted geographic area (London). Scope covering; Fruit, Vegetables, Prepared Fruit, Prepared Vegetables, Fresh Salad, Dairy products, Bread Products | Food and drink supplies | — |
| Lot 2 North West 3 October 2026 to 2 October 2028 What this lot coversThe supply and distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO Ltd within the lotted geographic area (North West). Scope covering; Fruit, Vegetables, Prepared Fruit, Prepared Vegetables, Fresh Salad, Dairy products, Bread Products | Food and drink supplies | — |
| Lot 3 North East 3 October 2026 to 2 October 2028 What this lot coversThe supply and distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO Ltd within the lotted geographic area (North East). Scope covering; Fruit, Vegetables, Prepared Fruit, Prepared Vegetables, Fresh Salad, Dairy products, Bread Products | Food and drink supplies | — |
| Lot 4 Yorkshire & Humber 3 October 2026 to 2 October 2028 What this lot coversThe supply and distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO Ltd within the lotted geographic area (Yorkshire & Humber). Scope covering; Fruit, Vegetables, Prepared Fruit, Prepared Vegetables, Fresh Salad, Dairy products, Bread Products | Food and drink supplies | — |
| Lot 5 West Midlands 3 October 2026 to 2 October 2028 What this lot coversThe supply and distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO Ltd within the lotted geographic area (West Midlands). Scope covering; Fruit, Vegetables, Prepared Fruit, Prepared Vegetables, Fresh Salad, Dairy products, Bread Products | Food and drink supplies | — |
| Lot 6 East Midlands 3 October 2026 to 2 October 2028 What this lot coversThe supply and distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO Ltd within the lotted geographic area (East Midlands). Scope covering; Fruit, Vegetables, Prepared Fruit, Prepared Vegetables, Fresh Salad, Dairy products, Bread Products | Food and drink supplies | — |
| Lot 7 South East 3 October 2026 to 2 October 2028 What this lot coversThe supply and distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO Ltd within the lotted geographic area (South East). Scope covering; Fruit, Vegetables, Prepared Fruit, Prepared Vegetables, Fresh Salad, Dairy products, Bread Products | Food and drink supplies | — |
| Lot 8 South West 3 October 2026 to 2 October 2028 What this lot coversThe supply and distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO Ltd within the lotted geographic area (South West). Scope covering; Fruit, Vegetables, Prepared Fruit, Prepared Vegetables, Fresh Salad, Dairy products, Bread Products | Food and drink supplies | — |
| Lot 9 East 3 October 2026 to 2 October 2028 What this lot coversThe supply and distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO Ltd within the lotted geographic area (East). Scope covering; Fruit, Vegetables, Prepared Fruit, Prepared Vegetables, Fresh Salad, Dairy products, Bread Products | Food and drink supplies | — |
| Lot 10 North Wales 3 October 2026 to 2 October 2028 What this lot coversThe supply and distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO Ltd within the lotted geographic area (North Wales). Scope covering; Fruit, Vegetables, Prepared Fruit, Prepared Vegetables, Fresh Salad, Dairy products, Bread Products | Food and drink supplies | — |
| Lot 11 South Wales 3 October 2026 to 2 October 2028 What this lot coversThe supply and distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO Ltd within the lotted geographic area (South Wales). Scope covering; Fruit, Vegetables, Prepared Fruit, Prepared Vegetables, Fresh Salad, Dairy products, Bread Products | Food and drink supplies | — |
| Lot 12 Scotland 3 October 2026 to 2 October 2028 What this lot coversThe supply and distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO Ltd within the lotted geographic area (Scotland). Scope covering; Fruit, Vegetables, Prepared Fruit, Prepared Vegetables, Fresh Salad, Dairy products, Bread Products | Food and drink supplies | — |
| Lot 13 Northern Ireland 3 October 2026 to 2 October 2028 What this lot coversThe supply and distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO Ltd within the lotted geographic area (Northern Ireland). Scope covering; Fruit, Vegetables, Prepared Fruit, Prepared Vegetables, Fresh Salad, Dairy products, Bread Products | Food and drink supplies | — |
Who won
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 035608-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 041614-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 083676-2026
Last time this was bought
Sandwiches and Associated Products (2026 - 2030)
- Won by
- Anchor Catering Limited, On A Roll Sandwich Co Ltd, Raynor Foods Ltd, Tiffin Sandwiches Ltd and 8 more
- Awarded
- 3 June 2026
- Value
- Not stated, or split across lots
- Contract ends
- 30 June 2028
Matched on The University Caterers Organisation Limited, the type of work and the title; it may be a related contract rather than the same one. Check the notice to be sure.
About the buyer
Procurements
9Awards
5Suppliers it has used most for food and drink
- Sysco GB Limited4 contracts
- Harlech Foodservice Limited3 contracts
- Tamar Fresh Limited3 contracts
- Turner & Price Limited3 contracts
- Arthur David (Food with Service) Limited2 contracts
Similar open tenders
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- £200kframework ceiling
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From notice 035608-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 20 April 2026, last updated 3 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.