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The purpose of this planned procurement is to establish a closed Framework for the supply and distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO Ltd.
This procurement will follow an Open Procedure under Procurement Act 2023 regulations. The duration of this closed Framework is planned to be a maximum of 4 years in the format of a 2 year with one plus one year extensions. We have an estimated start date of 3rd October 2026 to 2nd October 2028 with an optional 2 year extension in 1 plus 1 year extensions to 2nd October 2030.
The framework agreement which will cover supply to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will be split into 13 geographic lots to encourage SMEs to participate. The aim is to award multiple suppliers across the 13 lots.:
Suppliers are not restricted to the number of lots they can apply for.
The national annual spend through the Framework is estimated to be £11.25m to a maximum £45,000,000.00 over the full 4 years. Lot specific values are not known. The value nationally is shared between all geographic lots.
The scope of products to be covered within the framework are as follows:
Whole Fruit, Whole Vegetables, Prepared Fruit, Prepared Vegetables, Fresh Salad, Dairy products & Bread Products
Framework contract: £45,000,000 total value shared among 26 suppliers. Estimated equal shares shown below.
| Supplier | Identifier | Est. Share | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4DEGREESC LIMITED | 04444939 | ~£1,730,769 | 8 lots Lot 1 London · Lot 2 North West · Lot 6 East Midlands · Lot 7 South East · Lot 8 South West · Lot 9 East · Lot 10 North Wales · Lot 11 South Wales | - |
| ARTHUR DAVID (FOOD WITH SERVICE) LIMITED | 02059424 | ~£1,730,769 | 4 lots Lot 1 London · Lot 7 South East · Lot 8 South West · Lot 11 South Wales | - |
| BIDFRESH LIMITED | 04227047 | ~£1,730,769 | 3 lots Lot 2 North West · Lot 4 Yorkshire & Humber · Lot 6 East Midlands | - |
| DOLE LIMITED | 05953208 | ~£1,730,769 | 9 lots Lot 2 North West · Lot 3 North East · Lot 4 Yorkshire & Humber · Lot 5 West Midlands · Lot 6 East Midlands · Lot 8 South West · Lot 10 North Wales · Lot 11 South Wales · Lot 12 Scotland | - |
| DUNSTERS FARM LIMITED | 00786115 | ~£1,730,769 | 7 lots Lot 2 North West · Lot 3 North East · Lot 4 Yorkshire & Humber · Lot 5 West Midlands · Lot 6 East Midlands · Lot 9 East · Lot 10 North Wales | - |
| FIELD TO FORK PRODUCE LTD | 09557626 | ~£1,730,769 | 4 lots Lot 1 London · Lot 5 West Midlands · Lot 6 East Midlands · Lot 7 South East | - |
| FOODARI LIMITED | 06269589 | ~£1,730,769 | 2 lots Lot 1 London · Lot 7 South East | - |
| FRESH CONNECT LIMITED | 08358734 | ~£1,730,769 | 3 lots Lot 1 London · Lot 7 South East · Lot 8 South West | - |
| FRESHVIEW FOODS LIMITED | 07225354 | ~£1,730,769 | 10 lots Lot 1 London · Lot 2 North West · Lot 3 North East · Lot 4 Yorkshire & Humber · Lot 5 West Midlands · Lot 6 East Midlands · Lot 7 South East · Lot 9 East · Lot 10 North Wales · Lot 11 South Wales | - |
| HALLAM COUNTRY FRESH FOODS LIMITED | 02408230 | ~£1,730,769 | 5 lots Lot 2 North West · Lot 3 North East · Lot 4 Yorkshire & Humber · Lot 5 West Midlands · Lot 6 East Midlands | - |
| HARLECH FOODSERVICE LIMITED | 01413059 | ~£1,730,769 | 5 lots Lot 2 North West · Lot 5 West Midlands · Lot 8 South West · Lot 10 North Wales · Lot 11 South Wales | - |
| J & R FOOD SERVICE LIMITED | 04697167 | ~£1,730,769 | 2 lots Lot 8 South West · Lot 11 South Wales | - |
| LANGRIDGE ORGANIC PRODUCTS LIMITED | 02826485 | ~£1,730,769 | 7 lots Lot 1 London · Lot 5 West Midlands · Lot 6 East Midlands · Lot 7 South East · Lot 8 South West · Lot 9 East · Lot 11 South Wales | - |
| MCLAYS LIMITED | SC265647 | ~£1,730,769 | 1 lot Lot 12 Scotland | - |
| MILLSIDE FRESH PRODUCE LTD | 06742789 | ~£1,730,769 | 2 lots Lot 5 West Midlands · Lot 6 East Midlands | - |
| MULTIHOPE LIMITED | 03418741 | ~£1,730,769 | 2 lots Lot 3 North East · Lot 4 Yorkshire & Humber | - |
| M.& W.MACK LIMITED | 00447404 | ~£1,730,769 | 3 lots Lot 5 West Midlands · Lot 7 South East · Lot 8 South West | - |
| NATOORA LTD | 04918799 | ~£1,730,769 | 11 lots Lot 1 London · Lot 2 North West · Lot 3 North East · Lot 4 Yorkshire & Humber · Lot 5 West Midlands · Lot 6 East Midlands · Lot 7 South East · Lot 8 South West · Lot 9 East · Lot 10 North Wales · Lot 11 South Wales | - |
| PRESCOTT-THOMAS LIMITED | 00600075 | ~£1,730,769 | 3 lots Lot 1 London · Lot 7 South East · Lot 9 East | - |
| RIBBLE FARM FARE LIMITED | 01896240 | ~£1,730,769 | 1 lot Lot 2 North West | - |
| SET PRODUCE LIMITED | 08110232 | ~£1,730,769 | 1 lot Lot 2 North West | - |
| START FRESH LIMITED | 03220725 | ~£1,730,769 | 1 lot Lot 9 East | - |
| Sysco GB Limited | 02035315 | ~£1,730,769 | 13 lots Lot 1 London · Lot 2 North West · Lot 3 North East · Lot 4 Yorkshire & Humber · Lot 5 West Midlands · Lot 6 East Midlands · Lot 7 South East · Lot 8 South West · Lot 9 East · Lot 10 North Wales · Lot 11 South Wales · Lot 12 Scotland · Lot 13 Northern Ireland | LOBBYIST FTI Consulting LLP (1 quarter) |
| Tamar Fresh Ltd | Procurement ID: PJNZ-1492-HCPR | ~£1,730,769 | 1 lot Lot 8 South West | - |
| TURNER & PRICE LIMITED | 02732141 | ~£1,730,769 | 3 lots Lot 3 North East · Lot 4 Yorkshire & Humber · Lot 6 East Midlands | - |
| UNITED FRESH CONSORTIUM LIMITED | 06303993 | ~£1,730,769 | 13 lots Lot 1 London · Lot 2 North West · Lot 3 North East · Lot 4 Yorkshire & Humber · Lot 5 West Midlands · Lot 6 East Midlands · Lot 7 South East · Lot 8 South West · Lot 9 East · Lot 10 North Wales · Lot 11 South Wales · Lot 12 Scotland · Lot 13 Northern Ireland | - |
Taken from this notice, not from Companies House. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.
This procurement was divided into 13 lots, each awarded separately. 124 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Lot 1 London Oct 2026 – Oct 2028 | £0 | 11 | active | |
| Lot 2 Lot 2 North West Oct 2026 – Oct 2028 | £0 | 12 | pending | |
| Lot 3 Lot 3 North East Oct 2026 – Oct 2028 | £0 | 9 | pending | |
| Lot 4 Lot 4 Yorkshire & Humber Oct 2026 – Oct 2028 | £0 | 10 | pending | |
| Lot 5 Lot 5 West Midlands Oct 2026 – Oct 2028 | £0 | 12 | pending | |
| Lot 6 Lot 6 East Midlands Oct 2026 – Oct 2028 | £0 | 13 | pending | |
| Lot 7 Lot 7 South East Oct 2026 – Oct 2028 | £0 | 12 | pending | |
| Lot 8 Lot 8 South West Oct 2026 – Oct 2028 | £0 | 12 | Tamar Fresh Ltd | pending |
| Lot 9 Lot 9 East Oct 2026 – Oct 2028 | £0 | 9 | pending | |
| Lot 10 Lot 10 North Wales Oct 2026 – Oct 2028 | £0 | 8 | pending | |
| Lot 11 Lot 11 South Wales Oct 2026 – Oct 2028 | £0 | 10 | pending | |
| Lot 12 Lot 12 Scotland Oct 2026 – Oct 2028 | £0 | 4 | pending | |
| Lot 13 Lot 13 Northern Ireland Oct 2026 – Oct 2028 | £0 | 2 | pending |
Notices published under the Procurement Act 2023 name every bidder, including unsuccessful ones.
| Bidder | Bid on | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Sysco GB Limited | Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 |
| UNITED FRESH CONSORTIUM LIMITED | Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 |
| NATOORA LTD | Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| FRESHVIEW FOODS LIMITED | Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 |
| DOLE LIMITED | Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12 | Wonlots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12 |
| 4DEGREESC LIMITED | Lots 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 | Wonlots 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| DUNSTERS FARM LIMITED | Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 | Wonlots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 |
| LANGRIDGE ORGANIC PRODUCTS LIMITED | Lots 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11 | Wonlots 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11 |
| HALLAM COUNTRY FRESH FOODS LIMITED | Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | Wonlots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| HARLECH FOODSERVICE LIMITED | Lots 2, 5, 8, 10, 11 | Wonlots 2, 5, 8, 10, 11 |
| ARTHUR DAVID (FOOD WITH SERVICE) LIMITED | Lots 1, 7, 8, 11 | Wonlots 1, 7, 8, 11 |
| FIELD TO FORK PRODUCE LTD | Lots 1, 5, 6, 7 | Wonlots 1, 5, 6, 7 |
| BIDFRESH LIMITED | Lots 2, 4, 6 | Wonlots 2, 4, 6 |
| FRESH CONNECT LIMITED | Lots 1, 7, 8 | Wonlots 1, 7, 8 |
| M.& W.MACK LIMITED | Lots 5, 7, 8 | Wonlots 5, 7, 8 |
| PRESCOTT-THOMAS LIMITED | Lots 1, 7, 9 | Wonlots 1, 7, 9 |
| TURNER & PRICE LIMITED | Lots 3, 4, 6 | Wonlots 3, 4, 6 |
| FOODARI LIMITED | Lots 1, 7 | Wonlots 1, 7 |
| J & R FOOD SERVICE LIMITED | Lots 8, 11 | Wonlots 8, 11 |
| MILLSIDE FRESH PRODUCE LTD | Lots 5, 6 | Wonlots 5, 6 |
| MULTIHOPE LIMITED | Lots 3, 4 | Wonlots 3, 4 |
| MCLAYS LIMITED | Lot 12 | Wonlot 12 |
| RIBBLE FARM FARE LIMITED | Lot 2 | Wonlot 2 |
| SET PRODUCE LIMITED | Lot 2 | Wonlot 2 |
| START FRESH LIMITED | Lot 9 | Wonlot 9 |
| Tamar Fresh Ltd | Lot 8 | Wonlot 8 |
Weightings from the notice, applied to every lot.
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £2,794,230 in 3,152 payments (over £25k) from Lancashire Constabulary, Humberside Police, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Welsh Government, Department for Transport and 2 more public bodies (2020-01-01 to 2026-03-31).
Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.
Dates inserted had automatically moved by one day. Corrected dates of estimated tender release and estimated start & end dates of open framework.