The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd) · Awarded contract

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Supply of Milk, Dairy, Bread & Morning Goods to TUCO Members

Awarded 22 Sep 2022

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Awarded22 Sep 2022

Value£28,000,000.00

SupplierBraeforge Ltd t/a Pensworth,West Horsley Dairy

AgencyThe University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd)

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryFood & Beverage

Ended 1mo ago4y term

Awarded 22 Sept 2022Expired 21 Sept 2026

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The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd) awarded a contract to Braeforge Ltd t/a Pensworth and West Horsley Dairy 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 contract, valued at AUD 28,000,000, covers milk in all variants including dairy alternatives, creams, butter, spreads, cheese, yoghurts, and eggs, with requirements for ethically sourced milk and school-compliant products for HE/FE and local authorities.

It also includes bread in all variants, including gluten-free and free-from options, as well as morning goods such as rolls, teacakes, confectionery, and traybakes.

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