Milk, Dairy, Bread & Baked Goods (2026 - 2030)
AwardHighlights
- Award value
- £140,000,000
- Winning supplier
- ARTHUR DAVID (FOOD WITH SERVICE) LIMITED, CROWNDALE FOOD SERVICES LIMITED, COTTESWOLD DAIRY LIMITED
- Award date
- 7 Jun 2026
Details
- Published
- 9 Jun 2026
- Deadline
- —
- Value
- £140,000,000
- Location
- —
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Source notice ID
- 054450-2026
- OCID
- ocds-h6vhtk-051d10
- CPV codes
- —
Description
The purpose of this planned procurement is to establish a (closed) framework for the supply and distribution of Milk, Dairy, Bread (fresh and frozen) and a selection of baked goods to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector).
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 £3.5m
The total spend through the (closed) framework (over the maximum 4 years) is estimated at £20m
The scope of products to be covered in the framework are as follows but not limited to:
Milk - all variants including dairy alternatives.
Dairy - including creams, butter and spreads. Cheese, yoghurts and eggs. Dairy alternatives where available.
Bread (fresh & frozen) - all variants of loaves and rolls including gluten free and free from.
Baked goods (fresh & frozen) - cakes, pastries, confectionery and traybakes. Low sugar/free from alternatives where available.
It is envisaged that suppliers will be able to cover the full scope of products for each lot. The framework includes the option of a one-stop shop for the supply of fresh milk & bread to Local Authorities.
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Lots (7)
| Lot | Title | Value |
|---|---|---|
| LOT-0001 | Lot LOT-0001 | — |
| LOT-0002 | Lot LOT-0002 | — |
| LOT-0003 | Lot LOT-0003 | — |
| LOT-0004 | Lot LOT-0004 | — |
| LOT-0005 | Lot LOT-0005 | — |
| LOT-0006 | Lot LOT-0006 | — |
| LOT-0007 | Lot LOT-0007 | — |
Awarded contracts (7)
| Title | Supplier | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 - Milk & Dairy products for HE/FE members | ARTHUR DAVID (FOOD WITH SERVICE) LIMITED | £20,000,000 | 7 Jun 2026 |
| Lot 2 - Milk & Dairy products for LA's/wider public sector | ARTHUR DAVID (FOOD WITH SERVICE) LIMITED | £20,000,000 | 7 Jun 2026 |
| Lot 3 - Fresh Bread & Baked Goods | CROWNDALE FOOD SERVICES LIMITED | £20,000,000 | 7 Jun 2026 |
| Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for LA's/wider public sector | CROWNDALE FOOD SERVICES LIMITED | £20,000,000 | 7 Jun 2026 |
| Lot 5 - Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members | CROWNDALE FOOD SERVICES LIMITED | £20,000,000 | 7 Jun 2026 |
| Lot 6 Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for LA's/wider public sector | CROWNDALE FOOD SERVICES LIMITED | £20,000,000 | 7 Jun 2026 |
| Lot 7 - One stop shop option for LA's/wider public sector | COTTESWOLD DAIRY LIMITED | £20,000,000 | 7 Jun 2026 |