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In deliveryUnited KingdomGoodsFramework agreement£32,000,000Add to pipeline

Fresh Butchered Meat and Poultry and Associated Products (2026 - 2030)

Awarded to BFS GROUP LIMITED, BLAKES MEATS LIMITED, C M B FOODS LTD. +16 more

THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED(buyer)

Published
Published 21 May 2025
Deadline
Closed 23 March 2026
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Overview

The University Caterers Organisation Limited has awarded a four-year framework agreement (2026–2030) valued at £32 million for the supply and distribution of fresh butchered meat and poultry, along with processed meats, pre-prepared items, specialty proteins, and associated products to TUCO member institutions. The contract was awarded to 19 suppliers including BFS Group Limited, Blakes Meats Limited, Castell Howell Foods Limited, County Foods Limited, Sysco GB Limited, and others, with scope including various cuts and carcasses, game, religious and dietary options, welfare-assured products, and optional butchery services for members' own animals.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£32,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
21 May 2025
Questions by
17 March 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Animal products, meat and meat products

Award outcome

Awarded value
£32,000,000
Award date
21 June 2026
Contract period
10 May 2026 → 10 May 2028
Winners
  • BFS GROUP LIMITED
  • BLAKES MEATS LIMITED
  • C M B FOODS LTD.
  • CASTELL HOWELL FOODS LIMITED
  • COUNTY FOODS LIMITED
  • Frankel ltd
  • HARLECH FOODSERVICE LIMITED
  • HENDERSON FOODSERVICE LIMITED
  • J. FREEMAN & SONS LIMITED
  • John Sheppard Butchers Ltd
  • KENT FROZEN FOODS LIMITED
  • M C KELLY LIMITED
  • M J BIRTWISTLE & CO LIMITED
  • MCLAYS LIMITED
  • MIDLAND FOODS LIMITED
  • Owen Taylor & Sons Ltd
  • Sysco GB Limited
  • TURNER & PRICE LIMITED
  • UNDERWOOD MEAT COMPANY LIMITED

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    12 August 2026

  2. Contract

    22 June 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    18 February 2026

  4. Prior Information Notice

    21 May 2025

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