Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bcd-5009-7358-aa4b-6367f5ec65f8/milk-dairy-bread-baked-goods awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Milk, Dairy, Bread & Baked Goods [The University Caterers Organisation Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-university-caterers-organisation-limited) Estimated value £20,000,000 Published 15 Jul 2026 Deadline Closed 6 Mar 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Split into 7 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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 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. ## CPV classification Milk Milk and cream Pasteurised milk Skimmed milk Semi-skimmed milk Full-cream milk Yoghurt and other fermented milk products Bread Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes Prepared bread products Pastry goods Toasted bread products and pastry goods Pastry goods and cakes Bread products Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-051d10-2026-07-15T14:54:01+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-051d10-2026-07-15T14:54:01+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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