Award of Framework for Supply of Milk, Dairy, Bread & Morning Goods to TUCO Members
The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd) · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Framework for Supply of Milk, Dairy, Bread & Morning Goods to TUCO Members
Awarded 24 Jan 2022
Awarded24 Jan 2022
Value£28,000,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryFood & Beverage
Ended 10mo ago4y term
Awarded 24 Jan 2022Expired 23 Jan 2026
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The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd) awarded a contract to Braeforge Ltd t/a Pensworth, Cotteswold Dairy Ltd, DairyLink UK Ltd., Fresh Pastures Ltd, Kent Dairy Company Ltd, Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd, Ron Chalker (The Potato Man) Ltd, and WEST COUNTRY MILK CONSORT for the supply and distribution of milk, dairy, bread, and morning goods to TUCO members and clients across universities, colleges, and the wider public sector.
The framework covers milk in all variants including dairy alternatives, ethically sourced milk with higher animal welfare and/or fair price to farmers, creams, butter, spreads, cheese, yoghurts, eggs, bread in all variants including gluten-free and free-from, and morning goods such as rolls, teacakes, confectionery, and traybakes.
Products must be school compliant for supply to higher education, further education, and local authorities.
The contract value is £28,000,000.
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Award of Framework for Supply of Milk, Dairy, Bread & Morning Goods to TUCO Members
Won by Braeforge Ltd t/a Pensworth,Cotteswold Dairy Ltd,DairyLink UK Ltd.,Fresh Pastures Ltd,Kent Dairy Company Ltd,Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd,Ron Chalker ( The Potato Man ) Ltd,WEST COUNTRY MILK CONSORTIUM LIMITED,West Horsley Dairy,D J Wright Dairies Ltd,Braeforge Ltd t/a Pensworth,Cotteswold Dairy Ltd,DairyLink UK Ltd.,Fresh Pastures Ltd,Kent Dairy Company Ltd,Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd,Ron Chalker ( The Potato Man ) Ltd,WEST COUNTRY MILK CONSORTIUM LIMITED,Braeforge Ltd t/a Pensworth,Fresh Pastures Ltd,Henllan Bread (UK) Limited,Ron Chalker ( The Potato Man ) Ltd,WEST COUNTRY MILK CONSORTIUM LIMITED,West Horsley Dairy,Kent Dairy Company Ltd,Braeforge Ltd t/a Pensworth,Fresh Pastures Ltd,Henllan Bread (UK) Limited,Morris Quality Bakers Ltd,Ron Chalker ( The Potato Man ) Ltd,WEST COUNTRY MILK CONSORTIUM LIMITED,Kent Dairy Company Ltd · The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd)
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