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ALC28 Spirits and Core Wines, Beer and Cider

Upcoming United Kingdom Food & beverages

Buyer THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED

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TUCO (The University Caterers Organisation) plans to establish a closed framework for the supply and distribution of spirits, core wines, beer and cider to members and clients across universities, colleges, local authorities and the wider public sector. The scope covers draught and packaged beers and cider, including core, craft and speciality ranges, plus spirits, fortified wines, ready-to-drink products, wines and low and no alcohol options across all lots. Suppliers are expected to cover the full product range within each lot, and a one-stop shop option is likely. The framework runs from 15 March 2028 to 14 March 2030, extendable by two 12-month periods to 14 March 2032. Estimated average annual spend is £8m, with total spend of around £50m over four years.

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The purpose of this planned procurement is to establish a (closed) framework for the supply and distribution of Spirits and Core Wines, Beer and Cider supplies to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges, Local Authorities and the wider Public Sector). The duration of this framework is planned to be a maximum of 4 years. The average annual spend through the framework is estimated at £8m with the total spend through the framework (over the maximum 4 years) estimated at £50m with growth factored in. The scope of products to be covered in the framework are as follows but not limited to: Draught and packaged beers and cider to include core, craft and speciality. Spirits and fortified wines, RTD, Wines ,Low/no alcohol options across all lots. The framework is framework is likely to include the option of a one-stop shop. It is envisaged that suppliers will be able to cover the full scope of products within each of the lots. The new framework agreement will commence on 15 March 2028 until 14 March 2030 with the option to extend by 2 x 12 months until 14 March 2032.

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THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED

United Kingdom

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This buyer has no award history in this sector yet. Usual winners, Food & beverages - United Kingdom

Company Wins Total awarded Last win
Tiffin Sandwiches Ltd 3 €92.2M Sep 2026
William Yule & Son Limited 2 €8.2M Sep 2026
Matthew Algie & Company Ltd 2 €390,949 Apr 2026
Clifton Dairies Ltd; John Sheppard Butchers Limited 1 €234.1M Nov 2025
BFS Group Limited T/A Bidfood; GW Price Ltd; Johal Dairies Limited; John Sheppard Butchers Limited; Ribble Farm Fare Limited 1 €233.3M Nov 2025

Based on 34 awards with a linked company profile over the last 2 years.

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