Sandwiches and Associated Products (2026 - 2030)
The University Caterers Organisation Limited · Education
In brief
The University Caterers Organisation Limited awarded food and drink work to Anchor Catering Limited, On A Roll Sandwich Co Ltd and Raynor Foods Ltd and 9 others on 3 June 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £80,000,000 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 July 2026.
It is split into 3 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 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 •…Read the full description
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Sandwiches and associated products for Local Authorities 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2028 What this lot coversThis Lot covers Sandwiches and associated products supplied for primary schools, secondary schools and special schools and other venues such as leisure centres. Products are designed for pupil meals, staff canteens and on-site retail (e.g., cafes). | Food and drink supplies | £80,000,000 |
| Sandwiches and associated products for healthcare 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2028 What this lot coversThis Lot covers Sandwiches and associated products supplied for hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. Products are designed for patient feeding, staff canteens, and on-site retail (e.g., hospital cafes). Products must cater to diverse dietary needs, including medical diets. | Food and drink supplies | £80,000,000 |
| Sandwiches and associated products for FE,HE and other members 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2028 What this lot coversThis Lot covers Sandwiches and associated products supplied for FE, HE and other members, it covers but not limited to students or staff canteens, on-site retail shops, restaurants in colleges, universities, hospitalities and so on. | Food and drink supplies | £80,000,000 |
Who won
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 008731-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 041188-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 041299-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 041575-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 052313-2026
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 008731-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 2 February 2026, last updated 3 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.