Milk, Dairy, Bread & Baked Goods
The University Caterers Organisation Limited · Education
In brief
The University Caterers Organisation Limited awarded food and drink work to Multihope Limited, Johal Dairies Limited and Harlech Foodservice Limited and 19 others on 22 June 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £20,000,000 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 1 May 2026.
It is split into 7 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
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Milk & Dairy products for HE/FE members 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028 What this lot coversThis Lot covers the supply of fresh milk and dairy to HE/FE members of TUCO and includes all variants of milks, creams, butter and spreads. Cheese, yoghurts and eggs including dairy alternatives. | Food and drink supplies | £20,000,000 |
| Milk & Dairy products for LA’s/wider public sector 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028 What this lot coversThis Lot covers the supply of fresh milk and dairy to Local Authorities and other members of TUCO and includes all variants of milks, creams, butter/spreads, cheese, yoghurts and eggs which must be school food standards compliant. Some dairy alternatives. | Food and drink supplies | £20,000,000 |
| Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028 What this lot coversThis Lot covers the supply of fresh bread and baked goods to HE/FE members of TUCO and includes all variants of loaves, rolls, teacakes, pastries, confectionery, pastries and traybakes. Gluten free and free from alternatives. | Food and drink supplies | £20,000,000 |
| Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028 What this lot coversThis Lot covers the supply of fresh bread and baked goods to Local Authorities and other members of TUCO and includes all variants of loaves, rolls, teacakes, pastries, confectionery, pastries and traybakes which must be school food standards compliant. Gluten free and free from alternatives. | Food and drink supplies | £20,000,000 |
| Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028 What this lot coversThis Lot covers the supply of frozen bread and baked goods to HE/FE members of TUCO and includes all variants of loaves, rolls, teacakes, pastries, confectionery, pastries and traybakes. Gluten free and free from alternatives. | Food and drink supplies | £20,000,000 |
| Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028 What this lot coversThis Lot covers the supply of frozen bread and baked goods to Local Authorities and other members of TUCO and includes all variants of loaves, rolls, teacakes, pastries, confectionery, pastries and traybakes which must be school food standards compliant. Gluten free and free from alternatives. | Food and drink supplies | £20,000,000 |
| One stop shop option for LA’s/wider public sector 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028 What this lot coversThis Lot covers the supply of fresh milk and bread to Local Authorities and other members of TUCO and includes all variants of milks, creams, butter/spreads, cheese, yoghurts and eggs and dairy alternatives; loaves, rolls, teacakes, pastries, confectionery, pastries and traybakes which must be school food standards compliant. Gluten free and free from alternatives. | Food and drink supplies | £20,000,000 |
Who won
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 010208-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 054450-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 066845-2026
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
All open food and drink tenders- £10kestimated
- £415kestimated
- £200kframework ceiling
- Value not stated
- £135kestimated
From notice 010208-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 4 February 2026, last updated 15 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.