Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bcc-5206-7304-b973-4c03270e4c26/sandwiches-and-associated-products-2026-2030

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Sandwiches and Associated Products (2026 - 2030)

[The University Caterers Organisation Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-university-caterers-organisation-limited)

Estimated value

£80,000,000

Published

3 Jun 2026

Deadline

Closed

18 Mar 2026

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

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- Split into 3 lots

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- Sets up a framework

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- Open procedure

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## About this tender

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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## CPV classification

Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes Bread products Prepared bread products Sandwiches Prepared sandwiches Pastry goods and cakes Cakes Toasted bread products and pastry goods Toasted bread products Prepared meals

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-050677-2026-06-03T12:48:01+01:00

[View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-050677-2026-06-03T12:48:01+01:00)

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