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Framework Complete
Sandwiches and Associated Products (2026 - 2030)
Published 5 May 2026
5 May 2026
- Primary CPV
-
15810000 *
Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes
- Location
- 🇬🇧 Manchester, North West
- Value
- No value specified
- Contract
-
2 years Duration
01/07/2026 30/06/2028
- Contract Types
-
15 *Food, beverages & tobaccoFull CPV Breakdown
- SME suitable
- Not stated
Publisher Address
Mitchell Charlesworth, Manchester, M2 5GP, United Kingdom · UKD33
Contact
Award Criteria
Not specified
Related tenders
THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIM...
All notices from this publisher Same CPV code
15810000 *
All notices with this CPV code
Reference: CAT11082-TU
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.
Awarded to
ANCHOR CATERING LIMITED
5 May 2026 ·
FRESH BITE CO ( LONDON ) LTD
5 May 2026 ·
ON A ROLL SANDWICH COMPANY LIMITED
5 May 2026 ·
RAYNOR FOODS LIMITED
5 May 2026 ·
SAMBA CATERING LIMITED
5 May 2026 ·
SAMWORTH BROTHERS LIMITED
5 May 2026 ·
SIMPLY LUNCH LTD
5 May 2026 ·
THE SANDWICH LARDER LIMITED
5 May 2026 ·
TIFFIN SANDWICHES LIMITED
5 May 2026 ·
TAMAR FRESH LIMITED
5 May 2026 ·
THE SOHO SANDWICH COMPANY LTD
5 May 2026 ·
LIME TREE FOODS LIMITED
5 May 2026 ·
Full CPV breakdown
- 15810000 — Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes (primary)
Notice details
- Buyer type
- Local authority
- Competition
- Open competition (any supplier can bid)
- Contract type
- Goods
- Bids received
- 39
- Winning supplier
- SME
- Lots
- 3
- Procurement method
- Open procedure
- Main category
- Goods
- Above threshold
- Yes
- Legal basis
- UKPGA 2023/54
- Notice status
- Complete
- Award status
- Pending
- Award date
- 5 May 2026
- Standstill period ends
- 14 May 2026
- Contract can be extended to
- 30 Jun 2030
- Renewal
- 2 x 12 months option to extend
- Framework agreement
- Yes
- Number of lots
- 3
- Language
- EN
- Published
- 05 May 2026 16:08
- OCID
- ocds-h6vhtk-050677
- Notice ID
- CAT11082-TU
Competition
39
Bids received
39
Bids considered at final stage
27
SME bids at final stage
0
VCSE bids at final stage
Organisations on this notice
Supplier, Tenderer SME
Unit 2 Wotton Road, ASHFORD, Kent, TN23 6LL, United Kingdom
GB-COH 03341286
Supplier, Tenderer SME
Supplier, Tenderer SME
Supplier, Tenderer SME
Supplier, Tenderer SME
Unit 1 Malmo Food Park Malmo Road, Hull, HU7 0YF, United Kingdom
GB-COH 05815598
Supplier, Tenderer Large
Chetwode House, 1 Samworth Way, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1GA, United Kingdom
GB-COH 03116767
Supplier, Tenderer SME
Supplier, Tenderer SME
Supplier, Tenderer SME
18 Bon Accord Crescent, Aberdeen, AB11 6XY, United Kingdom
GB-COH SC327302
Supplier, Tenderer SME
Barrett House Marjorie Court, Saltash, PL12 6AY, United Kingdom
GB-COH 07597364
Supplier, Tenderer Large
Supplier, Tenderer Large
Hunts Food Group Ltd
Tenderer Large
Ludbourne Road, Dorset, DT9 3NJ, United Kingdom
GB-COH 01194446
Lots (3)
Lot 1
· Complete
Lot 2
· Complete
Lot 3
· Complete
Key dates
- Future Signature Date
- 25 May 2026 · Scheduled
Full notice record
276 detailsEverything the publisher included in this notice, organised by section.
Organisations
| Party 1 › Name | THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED |
| Party 1 › Address › Street | Mitchell Charlesworth |
| Party 1 › Address › Town / city | Manchester |
| Party 1 › Address › Postcode | M2 5GP |
| Party 1 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 1 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 1 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKD33 |
| Party 1 › Contact › Email | info@tuco.ac.uk |
| Party 1 › Role | buyer |
| Party 1 › Link | http://www.tuco.ac.uk |
| Party 1 › Classification › Description | Public authority - sub-central government |
| Party 2 › Name | ANCHOR CATERING LIMITED |
| Party 2 › Address › Street | Unit 2 Wotton Road, ASHFORD |
| Party 2 › Address › Town / city | Kent |
| Party 2 › Address › Postcode | TN23 6LL |
| Party 2 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 2 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 2 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKJ45 |
| Party 2 › Contact › Email | sales@anchorsandwich.co.uk |
| Party 2 › Role › Role 1 | supplier |
| Party 2 › Role › Role 2 | tenderer |
| Party 2 › Business size | sme |
| Party 2 › VCSEs | No |
| Party 2 › Public service mission organisation | No |
| Party 2 › Sheltered workshop | No |
| Party 3 › Name | FRESH BITE CO ( LONDON ) LTD |
| Party 3 › Address › Street | Fourways House, |
| Party 3 › Address › Town / city | Hayes |
| Party 3 › Address › Postcode | UB3 1ET |
| Party 3 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 3 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 3 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKI74 |
| Party 3 › Contact › Email | info@freshbite.org.uk |
| Party 3 › Role › Role 1 | supplier |
| Party 3 › Role › Role 2 | tenderer |
| Party 3 › Business size | sme |
| Party 3 › VCSEs | No |
| Party 3 › Public service mission organisation | No |
| Party 3 › Sheltered workshop | No |
| Party 4 › Name | ON A ROLL SANDWICH COMPANY LIMITED |
| Party 4 › Address › Street | The Pantry |
| Party 4 › Address › Town / city | Middlesbrough |
| Party 4 › Address › Postcode | TS2 1RY |
| Party 4 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 4 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 4 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKC12 |
| Party 4 › Contact › Email | HWhite@onarollsandwich.co.uk |
| Party 4 › Role › Role 1 | supplier |
| Party 4 › Role › Role 2 | tenderer |
| Party 4 › Business size | sme |
| Party 4 › VCSEs | No |
| Party 4 › Public service mission organisation | No |
| Party 4 › Sheltered workshop | No |
| Party 5 › Name | RAYNOR FOODS LIMITED |
| Party 5 › Address › Street | 4 Farrow Road |
| Party 5 › Address › Town / city | Chelmsford |
| Party 5 › Address › Postcode | CM1 3TH |
| Party 5 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 5 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 5 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKH36 |
| Party 5 › Contact › Email | sales@raynorfoods.co.uk |
| Party 5 › Role › Role 1 | supplier |
| Party 5 › Role › Role 2 | tenderer |
| Party 5 › Business size | sme |
| Party 5 › VCSEs | No |
| Party 5 › Public service mission organisation | No |
| Party 5 › Sheltered workshop | No |
| Party 6 › Name | SAMBA CATERING LIMITED |
| Party 6 › Address › Street | Unit 1 Malmo Food Park Malmo Road |
| Party 6 › Address › Town / city | Hull |
| Party 6 › Address › Postcode | HU7 0YF |
| Party 6 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 6 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 6 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKE11 |
| Party 6 › Contact › Email | matt@sambacatering.co.uk |
| Party 6 › Role › Role 1 | supplier |
| Party 6 › Role › Role 2 | tenderer |
| Party 6 › Business size | sme |
| Party 6 › VCSEs | No |
| Party 6 › Public service mission organisation | No |
| Party 6 › Sheltered workshop | No |
| Party 7 › Name | SAMWORTH BROTHERS LIMITED |
| Party 7 › Address › Street | Chetwode House, 1 Samworth Way |
| Party 7 › Address › Town / city | Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire |
| Party 7 › Address › Postcode | LE13 1GA |
| Party 7 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 7 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 7 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKF22 |
| Party 7 › Contact › Email | hello@foodfornow.co.uk |
| Party 7 › Role › Role 1 | supplier |
| Party 7 › Role › Role 2 | tenderer |
| Party 7 › Business size | large |
| Party 7 › VCSEs | No |
| Party 7 › Public service mission organisation | No |
| Party 7 › Sheltered workshop | No |
| Party 8 › Name | SIMPLY LUNCH LTD |
| Party 8 › Address › Street | Unit 2 Zk Park |
| Party 8 › Address › Town / city | Croydon |
| Party 8 › Address › Postcode | CR0 4ZS |
| Party 8 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 8 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 8 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKI62 |
| Party 8 › Contact › Email | mark.lock@simplylunch.co.uk |
| Party 8 › Role › Role 1 | supplier |
| Party 8 › Role › Role 2 | tenderer |
| Party 8 › Business size | sme |
| Party 8 › VCSEs | No |
| Party 8 › Public service mission organisation | No |
| Party 8 › Sheltered workshop | No |
| Party 9 › Name | LIME TREE FOODS LIMITED |
| Party 9 › Address › Street | Enfield Street |
| Party 9 › Address › Town / city | Leeds |
| Party 9 › Address › Postcode | LS7 1RF |
| Party 9 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 9 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 9 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKE42 |
| Party 9 › Contact › Email | fran@sandwichkinguk.com |
| Party 9 › Role › Role 1 | supplier |
| Party 9 › Role › Role 2 | tenderer |
| Party 9 › Business size | sme |
| Party 9 › VCSEs | No |
| Party 9 › Public service mission organisation | No |
| Party 9 › Sheltered workshop | No |
| Party 10 › Name | THE SANDWICH LARDER LIMITED |
| Party 10 › Address › Street | 18 Bon Accord Crescent |
| Party 10 › Address › Town / city | Aberdeen |
| Party 10 › Address › Postcode | AB11 6XY |
| Party 10 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 10 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 10 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKM50 |
| Party 10 › Contact › Email | fraser@sandwichlarder.com |
| Party 10 › Role › Role 1 | supplier |
| Party 10 › Role › Role 2 | tenderer |
| Party 10 › Business size | sme |
| Party 10 › VCSEs | No |
| Party 10 › Public service mission organisation | No |
| Party 10 › Sheltered workshop | No |
| Party 11 › Name | TAMAR FRESH LIMITED |
| Party 11 › Address › Street | Barrett House Marjorie Court |
| Party 11 › Address › Town / city | Saltash |
| Party 11 › Address › Postcode | PL12 6AY |
| Party 11 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 11 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 11 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKK30 |
| Party 11 › Contact › Email | tony.spreadborough@tamarfresh.co.uk |
| Party 11 › Role › Role 1 | supplier |
| Party 11 › Role › Role 2 | tenderer |
| Party 11 › Business size | sme |
| Party 11 › VCSEs | No |
| Party 11 › Public service mission organisation | No |
| Party 11 › Sheltered workshop | No |
| Party 12 › Name | THE SOHO SANDWICH COMPANY LTD |
| Party 12 › Address › Street | Unit 7 Advent Business Park |
| Party 12 › Address › Town / city | London |
| Party 12 › Address › Postcode | N18 3AL |
| Party 12 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 12 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 12 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKI54 |
| Party 12 › Contact › Email | larna@aroundnoon.com |
| Party 12 › Role › Role 1 | supplier |
| Party 12 › Role › Role 2 | tenderer |
| Party 12 › Business size | large |
| Party 12 › VCSEs | No |
| Party 12 › Public service mission organisation | No |
| Party 12 › Sheltered workshop | No |
| Party 13 › Name | TIFFIN SANDWICHES LIMITED |
| Party 13 › Address › Street | 20 Commondale Way |
| Party 13 › Address › Town / city | Bradford |
| Party 13 › Address › Postcode | BD4 6SF |
| Party 13 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 13 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 13 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKE41 |
| Party 13 › Contact › Email | info@tiffinsandwiches.co.uk |
| Party 13 › Role › Role 1 | supplier |
| Party 13 › Role › Role 2 | tenderer |
| Party 13 › Business size | large |
| Party 13 › VCSEs | No |
| Party 13 › Public service mission organisation | No |
| Party 13 › Sheltered workshop | No |
| Party 14 › Name | Hunts Food Group Ltd |
| Party 14 › Address › Street | Ludbourne Road |
| Party 14 › Address › Town / city | Dorset |
| Party 14 › Address › Postcode | DT9 3NJ |
| Party 14 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 14 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 14 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKK25 |
| Party 14 › Role | tenderer |
| Party 14 › Business size | large |
| Party 14 › VCSEs | No |
Buyer
| Name | THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED |
Tender
| Title | Sandwiches and Associated Products (2026 - 2030) |
| Status | complete |
| Procedure type | open |
| Procedure | Open procedure |
| Techniques › Framework agreement | Yes |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Status | complete |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Status | complete |
| Lot › Lot 3 › Status | complete |
Awards
| Title | Sandwiches and Associated Products Framework |
| Status | pending |
| Date | 5 May 2026 |
| Value › Value incl. VAT | £96,000,000 |
| Value › Currency | GBP |
| Category | goods |
| Above threshold | Yes |
| Supplier › Supplier 1 › Name | ANCHOR CATERING LIMITED |
| Supplier › Supplier 2 › Name | FRESH BITE CO ( LONDON ) LTD |
| Supplier › Supplier 3 › Name | ON A ROLL SANDWICH COMPANY LIMITED |
| Supplier › Supplier 4 › Name | RAYNOR FOODS LIMITED |
| Supplier › Supplier 5 › Name | SAMBA CATERING LIMITED |
| Supplier › Supplier 6 › Name | SAMWORTH BROTHERS LIMITED |
| Supplier › Supplier 7 › Name | SIMPLY LUNCH LTD |
| Supplier › Supplier 8 › Name | LIME TREE FOODS LIMITED |
| Supplier › Supplier 9 › Name | THE SANDWICH LARDER LIMITED |
| Supplier › Supplier 10 › Name | TAMAR FRESH LIMITED |
| Supplier › Supplier 11 › Name | THE SOHO SANDWICH COMPANY LTD |
| Supplier › Supplier 12 › Name | TIFFIN SANDWICHES LIMITED |
| Item › Item 1 › CPV › CPV 1 › Description | Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes |
| Item › Item 1 › CPV › CPV 2 › Description | Pasta products |
| Item › Item 1 › CPV › CPV 3 › Description | Prepared bread products |
| Item › Item 1 › CPV › CPV 4 › Description | Sandwiches |
| Item › Item 1 › CPV › CPV 5 › Description | Prepared sandwiches |
| Item › Item 1 › CPV › CPV 6 › Description | Pastry goods and cakes |
| Item › Item 1 › CPV › CPV 7 › Description | Pastry goods |
| Item › Item 1 › CPV › CPV 8 › Description | Cakes |
| Item › Item 1 › CPV › CPV 9 › Description | Toasted bread products and pastry goods |
| Item › Item 1 › CPV › CPV 10 › Description | Prepared meals |
| Item › Item 1 › CPV › CPV 11 › Description | Mineral water |
| Item › Item 1 › CPV › CPV 12 › Description | Soft drinks |
| Item › Item 1 › Delivery › Region (NUTS) | UK |
| Item › Item 1 › Delivery › Country | GB |
| Item › Item 1 › Delivery › Country | United Kingdom |
| Item › Item 2 › CPV › CPV 1 › Description | Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes |
| Item › Item 2 › CPV › CPV 2 › Description | Pasta products |
| Item › Item 2 › CPV › CPV 3 › Description | Prepared bread products |
| Item › Item 2 › CPV › CPV 4 › Description | Sandwiches |
| Item › Item 2 › CPV › CPV 5 › Description | Prepared sandwiches |
| Item › Item 2 › CPV › CPV 6 › Description | Pastry goods and cakes |
| Item › Item 2 › CPV › CPV 7 › Description | Pastry goods |
| Item › Item 2 › CPV › CPV 8 › Description | Cakes |
| Item › Item 2 › CPV › CPV 9 › Description | Toasted bread products and pastry goods |
| Item › Item 2 › CPV › CPV 10 › Description | Prepared meals |
| Item › Item 2 › CPV › CPV 11 › Description | Mineral water |
| Item › Item 2 › CPV › CPV 12 › Description | Soft drinks |
| Item › Item 2 › Delivery › Region (NUTS) | UK |
| Item › Item 2 › Delivery › Country | GB |
| Item › Item 2 › Delivery › Country | United Kingdom |
| Item › Item 3 › CPV › CPV 1 › Description | Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes |
| Item › Item 3 › CPV › CPV 2 › Description | Pasta products |
| Item › Item 3 › CPV › CPV 3 › Description | Prepared bread products |
| Item › Item 3 › CPV › CPV 4 › Description | Sandwiches |
| Item › Item 3 › CPV › CPV 5 › Description | Prepared sandwiches |
| Item › Item 3 › CPV › CPV 6 › Description | Pastry goods and cakes |
| Item › Item 3 › CPV › CPV 7 › Description | Pastry goods |
| Item › Item 3 › CPV › CPV 8 › Description | Cakes |
| Item › Item 3 › CPV › CPV 9 › Description | Toasted bread products and pastry goods |
| Item › Item 3 › CPV › CPV 10 › Description | Prepared meals |
| Item › Item 3 › CPV › CPV 11 › Description | Mineral water |
| Item › Item 3 › CPV › CPV 12 › Description | Soft drinks |
| Item › Item 3 › Delivery › Region (NUTS) | UK |
| Item › Item 3 › Delivery › Country | GB |
| Item › Item 3 › Delivery › Country | United Kingdom |
| Standstill period › End | 14 May 2026 |
| Contract period › Start | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period › End | 30 Jun 2028 |
| Contract period › Can be extended to | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Can be renewed | Yes |
| Renewal › Description | 2 x 12 months option to extend |
| Document › Document type | Award notice |
| Document › Description | Contract award notice on Find a Tender |
| Document › Link | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041188-2026 |
| Document › Published | 5 May 2026 |
| Assessment Summaries Date Sent | 5 May 2026 |
| Milestone › Type | Future signature date |
| Milestone › Due | 25 May 2026 |
| Milestone › Status | scheduled |