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GFC27 Supply & Distribution of Grocery, Frozen, Chilled & Catering Supplies

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In brief

THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED is establishing a framework for the supply and distribution of grocery, frozen, chilled, and catering supplies for a duration of 24 months. The submission deadline is 26 October 2026. Tender documents and submission instructions are available on the find-tender.service.gov.uk portal.

Updated October 15, 2026

Deadline
10 days left
October 26, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
094041-2026
Value
Not disclosed
Location
Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Published
October 08, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

October 06, 2026

Deadline for Questions

October 19, 2026

Submission Deadline

October 26, 2026

Contract Start Date

April 30, 2027

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Key facts

Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED
Deadline
10 days left
CPV Code
15000000 — Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
Lots
Divided into lots
Source
UK Find a Tender Service
Budget
Not disclosed
Duration
24 months
Location
Greater Manchester
Type
Other

Original Tender Description

The purpose of this planned procurement is to establish a (closed) framework for the supply and distribution of Grocery, Frozen, Chilled foods and Catering supplies to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges, Local Authorities 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 £80m The total spend through the (closed) framework (over the maximum 4 years) is estimated at £320m The scope of products to be covered in the framework are as follows but not limited to: canned and dried fruit and vegetables, baking products, rice, pasta, sauces, beverages, cheese, milk, bacon, cured meats, sandwich fillings and all other grocery, ambient and chilled foods. meat, poultry, fish, chips, vegetables, bread, patisserie, vienoisserie, cheese, milk, bacon, cured meats, sandwich fillings and any other frozen and chilled foods. meat, poultry, fish, cheese, bacon, yoghurts, sandwich fillings and any other chilled foods. specialist vegan and vegetarian food products suitable for use in foodservice. Relevant catering supplies It is envisaged that suppliers will be able to cover the full scope of products for each lot. The framework is likely to include the option of a one-stop shop.

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