Sandwiches and Associated Products (2026 - 2030)

Published facts

What the notice says

Buyer

THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED

Published status

complete

Latest release reference

052313-2026

CPV codes

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) codes: 15810000, 15811000, 15811500, 15811510, 15811511, 15812000, 15812200, 15821000, 15821100, 15894200, 15982000

Published tags

award, contract

Latest record Bidwake loaded from this source

27 Aug 2026

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 • Paninis • Baguettes • Sausage rolls • Pies • Bakery products, e.g. muffins, cakes • Salads • Sushi • Fruit pots • Yogurt pots • Fruit or snack (as part of the meal deal offer) • Soft drinks (as part of the meal deal offer) • Cater pack which could consist of one or more the above products • Hospitality platter which could consist of one or more the above products • Lunch bag or grab and go bag/box which could consist of one or more the above products, e.g. one sandwich, one fruit pot, one snack and a bottle of water • Breakfast products, e.g., cereal pot, overnight oats It is envisaged that suppliers will be able to cover the full scope of products for each lot. The Framework total value is estimated at £96m including VAT, this value may be shared with all 3 lots.

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Observed notice trail

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1. Planning notice observed

   23 Apr 2025

   Latest variant observed by Bidwake on 16 Jul 2026.

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   Record references

   Release reference

   016575-2025

   Published tags

   planning

2. Tender notice observed

   2 Feb 2026

   Latest variant observed by Bidwake on 16 Jul 2026.

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   Record references

   Release reference

   008731-2026

   Published tags

   tender

3. Award notice observed

   5 May 2026

   Latest variant observed by Bidwake on 16 Jul 2026.

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   Record references

   Release reference

   041188-2026

   Published tags

   award, contract

4. Award record updated

   6 May 2026

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Awards and suppliers

Published award and contract facts

• Sandwiches and Associated Products Framework

  Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITEDSupplier: ANCHOR CATERING LIMITED

  End date in notice

  30 Jun 2028Date from the linked contract

  Value shown in notice

  Value not published

  Official source

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  About this figure

  • This award names more than one supplier but does not divide the published value between them. The figure is shown for context and is not assigned to one supplier.

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  Source

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  Award or lot reference

  1

• Sandwiches and Associated Products Framework

  Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITEDSupplier: FRESH BITE CO ( LONDON ) LTD

  End date in notice

  30 Jun 2028Date from the linked contract

  Value shown in notice

  Value not published

Related evidence

Published terms and linked processes

• Renewal information is statedLot 1

  The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with option to extend annually till 30/06/2030. TUCO reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

  Published 2 Feb 2026.Open supporting notice 008731-2026
• Renewal information is statedLot 2

  The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with option to extend annually till 30/06/2030. TUCO reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

  Published 2 Feb 2026.Open supporting notice 008731-2026
• Renewal information is statedLot 3

  The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with option to extend annually till 30/06/2030. TUCO reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

  Published 2 Feb 2026.Open supporting notice 008731-2026
• Recurrence is statedWhole tenderPublished 2 Feb 2026.Open supporting notice 008731-2026

No exact source-published process relationship was found.