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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 (fresh and frozen) 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.
Framework contract: £20,000,000 total value shared among 22 suppliers. Estimated equal shares shown below.
| Supplier | Identifier | Est. Share | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTHUR DAVID (FOOD WITH SERVICE) LIMITED | 02059424 | ~£909,091 | 2 lots Milk & Dairy products for HE/FE members · Milk & Dairy products for LA’s/wider public sector | - |
| COTTESWOLD DAIRY LIMITED | 00447327 | ~£909,091 | 3 lots Milk & Dairy products for HE/FE members · Milk & Dairy products for LA’s/wider public sector · One stop shop option for LA’s/wider public sector | - |
| CROWNDALE FOOD SERVICES LIMITED | 04540933 | ~£909,091 | 7 lots Milk & Dairy products for HE/FE members · Milk & Dairy products for LA’s/wider public sector · Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members · Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector · Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members · Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector · One stop shop option for LA’s/wider public sector | - |
| DAIRYLINK UK LTD | 06946519 | ~£909,091 | 2 lots Milk & Dairy products for LA’s/wider public sector · One stop shop option for LA’s/wider public sector | - |
| DELICE DE FRANCE LIMITED | 02148529 | ~£909,091 | 2 lots Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members · Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector | - |
| DUNSTERS FARM LIMITED | 00786115 | ~£909,091 | 7 lots Milk & Dairy products for HE/FE members · Milk & Dairy products for LA’s/wider public sector · Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members · Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector · Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members · Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector · One stop shop option for LA’s/wider public sector | - |
| Fresh Direct (UK) Limited | 03053702 | ~£909,091 | 2 lots Milk & Dairy products for HE/FE members · Milk & Dairy products for LA’s/wider public sector | - |
| HARLECH FOODSERVICE LIMITED | 01413059 | ~£909,091 | 5 lots Milk & Dairy products for HE/FE members · Milk & Dairy products for LA’s/wider public sector · Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members · Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector · One stop shop option for LA’s/wider public sector | - |
| HENLLAN BREAD (UK) LIMITED | 06239991 | ~£909,091 | 2 lots Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members · Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector | - |
| H.N.NUTTALL LIMITED | 00362138 | ~£909,091 | 1 lot Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members | - |
| JOHAL DAIRIES LIMITED | 02166058 | ~£909,091 | 5 lots Milk & Dairy products for HE/FE members · Milk & Dairy products for LA’s/wider public sector · Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members · Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector · One stop shop option for LA’s/wider public sector | - |
| KENT FROZEN FOODS LIMITED | 00723950 | ~£909,091 | 4 lots Milk & Dairy products for HE/FE members · Milk & Dairy products for LA’s/wider public sector · Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members · Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector | - |
| MORRIS QUALITY BAKERS LIMITED | 11670302 | ~£909,091 | 2 lots Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members · Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector | - |
| MULTIHOPE LIMITED | 03418741 | ~£909,091 | 5 lots Milk & Dairy products for HE/FE members · Milk & Dairy products for LA’s/wider public sector · Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members · Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector · One stop shop option for LA’s/wider public sector | - |
| R.D. JOHNS LIMITED | 02007345 | ~£909,091 | 2 lots Milk & Dairy products for HE/FE members · Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members | - |
| SCHOOL MILK SERVICES LIMITED | 04270878 | ~£909,091 | 5 lots Milk & Dairy products for HE/FE members · Milk & Dairy products for LA’s/wider public sector · Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members · Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector · One stop shop option for LA’s/wider public sector | - |
| Sysco GB Limited | 02035315 | ~£909,091 | 1 lot Milk & Dairy products for HE/FE members | LOBBYIST FTI Consulting LLP (1 quarter) |
| TAMAR FRESH LIMITED | 07597364 | ~£909,091 | 3 lots Milk & Dairy products for HE/FE members · Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector · One stop shop option for LA’s/wider public sector | MP LINK Rebecca Smith— Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources |
| THOMAS RIDLEY AND SON,LIMITED | 00148692 | ~£909,091 | 7 lots Milk & Dairy products for HE/FE members · Milk & Dairy products for LA’s/wider public sector · Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members · Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector · Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members · Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector · One stop shop option for LA’s/wider public sector | - |
| TURNER & PRICE LIMITED | 02732141 | ~£909,091 | 7 lots Milk & Dairy products for HE/FE members · Milk & Dairy products for LA’s/wider public sector · Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members · Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector · Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members · Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector · One stop shop option for LA’s/wider public sector | - |
| WEST COUNTRY MILK CONSORTIUM LIMITED | 04032869 | ~£909,091 | 5 lots Milk & Dairy products for HE/FE members · Milk & Dairy products for LA’s/wider public sector · Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members · Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector · One stop shop option for LA’s/wider public sector | - |
| West Horsley Dairy | 03154768 | ~£909,091 | 2 lots Milk & Dairy products for HE/FE members · Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members | - |
Taken from this notice, not from Companies House. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.
This procurement was divided into 7 lots, each awarded separately. 115 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Milk & Dairy products for HE/FE members May 2026 – Apr 2028 | £20,000,000 | 22 | Tamar Fresh Ltd | active |
| Lot 2 Milk & Dairy products for LA’s/wider public sector May 2026 – Apr 2028 | £20,000,000 | 21 | Tamar Fresh Ltd | active |
| Lot 3 Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members May 2026 – Apr 2028 | £20,000,000 | 16 | Tamar Fresh Ltd | active |
| Lot 4 Fresh Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector May 2026 – Apr 2028 | £20,000,000 | 15 | active | |
| Lot 5 Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for HE/FE members May 2026 – Apr 2028 | £20,000,000 | 13 | active | |
| Lot 6 Frozen Bread & Baked Goods for LA’s/wider public sector May 2026 – Apr 2028 | £20,000,000 | 12 | active | |
| Lot 7 One stop shop option for LA’s/wider public sector May 2026 – Apr 2028 | £20,000,000 | 16 | active |
Notices published under the Procurement Act 2023 name every bidder, including unsuccessful ones.
| Bidder | Bid on | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| CROWNDALE FOOD SERVICES LIMITED | Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| DUNSTERS FARM LIMITED | Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| THOMAS RIDLEY AND SON,LIMITED | Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| TURNER & PRICE LIMITED | Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| HARLECH FOODSERVICE LIMITED | Lots 1, 2, 5, 6, 7 | Wonlots 1, 2, 5, 6, 7 |
| JOHAL DAIRIES LIMITED | Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 |
| MULTIHOPE LIMITED | Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 |
| SCHOOL MILK SERVICES LIMITED | Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 |
| WEST COUNTRY MILK CONSORTIUM LIMITED | Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 |
| KENT FROZEN FOODS LIMITED | Lots 1, 2, 5, 6 | Wonlots 1, 2, 5, 6 |
| COTTESWOLD DAIRY LIMITED | Lots 1, 2, 7 | Wonlots 1, 2, 7 |
| TAMAR FRESH LIMITED | Lots 4, 7, 6 | Wonlots 1, 4, 7 |
| Tamar Fresh Ltd | Lots 1, 2, 3 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3 |
| ARTHUR DAVID (FOOD WITH SERVICE) LIMITED | Lots 1, 2 | Wonlots 1, 2 |
| DAIRYLINK UK LTD | Lots 2, 7 | Wonlots 2, 7 |
| DELICE DE FRANCE LIMITED | Lots 5, 6 | Wonlots 5, 6 |
| Fresh Direct (UK) Limited | Lots 1, 2 | Wonlots 1, 2 |
| HENLLAN BREAD (UK) LIMITED | Lots 3, 4 | Wonlots 3, 4 |
| MORRIS QUALITY BAKERS LIMITED | Lots 3, 4 | Wonlots 3, 4 |
| R.D. JOHNS LIMITED | Lots 1, 5, 2, 6, 7 | Wonlots 1, 5 |
| West Horsley Dairy | Lots 1, 3 | Wonlots 1, 3 |
| H.N.NUTTALL LIMITED | Lot 5 | Wonlot 5 |
| Sysco GB Limited | Lots 1, 2, 5, 6 | Wonlot 1 |
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £5,446,188 in 3,144 payments (over £25k) from Department of Health and Social Care, Lancashire Constabulary, Humberside Police, Welsh Government, Greater Manchester Combined Authority and 5 more public bodies (2011-09-30 to 2026-03-31).