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In deliveryUnited KingdomGoodsFramework agreement£45,000,000Add to pipeline

Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products

Awarded to 4DEGREESC LIMITED, ARTHUR DAVID (FOOD WITH SERVICE) LIMITED, BIDFRESH LIMITED +24 more

THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED(buyer)

Published
Published 22 May 2025
Deadline
Closed 10 June 2026
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Overview

TUCO Ltd is establishing a closed four-year framework agreement for the supply and distribution of fresh fruit, vegetables, and associated products including dairy and bread items to its member organisations across the UK. The procurement follows an Open Procedure and will be split into 13 geographic lots covering England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with an estimated value of £45 million over the full term and an anticipated start date of 3 October 2026. The framework is currently in evaluation stage with a submission deadline of 10 June 2026.

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Lots (13)

  • Lot 1 London

    £45,000,000Won by 4DEGREESC LIMITEDWon by ARTHUR DAVID (FOOD WITH SERVICE) LIMITEDWon by Sysco GB LimitedWon by FIELD TO FORK PRODUCE LTDWon by FOODARI LIMITEDWon by FRESH CONNECT LIMITEDWon by FRESHVIEW FOODS LIMITEDWon by LANGRIDGE ORGANIC PRODUCTS LIMITEDWon by NATOORA LTDWon by PRESCOTT-THOMAS LIMITEDWon by UNITED FRESH CONSORTIUM LIMITED

  • Lot 2 North West

    £45,000,000Won by SET PRODUCE LIMITEDWon by DUNSTERS FARM LIMITEDWon by Sysco GB LimitedWon by 4DEGREESC LIMITEDWon by DOLE LIMITEDWon by FRESHVIEW FOODS LIMITEDWon by RIBBLE FARM FARE LIMITEDWon by BIDFRESH LIMITEDWon by NATOORA LTDWon by HALLAM COUNTRY FRESH FOODS LIMITEDWon by HARLECH FOODSERVICE LIMITEDWon by UNITED FRESH CONSORTIUM LIMITED

  • Lot 3 North East

    £45,000,000Won by DUNSTERS FARM LIMITEDWon by Sysco GB LimitedWon by DOLE LIMITEDWon by FRESHVIEW FOODS LIMITEDWon by TURNER & PRICE LIMITEDWon by NATOORA LTDWon by HALLAM COUNTRY FRESH FOODS LIMITEDWon by UNITED FRESH CONSORTIUM LIMITEDWon by MULTIHOPE LIMITED

  • Lot 4 Yorkshire & Humber

    £45,000,000Won by DUNSTERS FARM LIMITEDWon by Sysco GB LimitedWon by DOLE LIMITEDWon by FRESHVIEW FOODS LIMITEDWon by TURNER & PRICE LIMITEDWon by BIDFRESH LIMITEDWon by NATOORA LTDWon by HALLAM COUNTRY FRESH FOODS LIMITEDWon by UNITED FRESH CONSORTIUM LIMITEDWon by MULTIHOPE LIMITED

  • Lot 5 West Midlands

    £45,000,000Won by FIELD TO FORK PRODUCE LTDWon by DUNSTERS FARM LIMITEDWon by Sysco GB LimitedWon by DOLE LIMITEDWon by FRESHVIEW FOODS LIMITEDWon by NATOORA LTDWon by MILLSIDE FRESH PRODUCE LTDWon by HALLAM COUNTRY FRESH FOODS LIMITEDWon by HARLECH FOODSERVICE LIMITEDWon by M.& W.MACK LIMITEDWon by UNITED FRESH CONSORTIUM LIMITEDWon by LANGRIDGE ORGANIC PRODUCTS LIMITED

  • Lot 6 East Midlands

    £45,000,000Won by FIELD TO FORK PRODUCE LTDWon by DUNSTERS FARM LIMITEDWon by Sysco GB LimitedWon by 4DEGREESC LIMITEDWon by DOLE LIMITEDWon by FRESHVIEW FOODS LIMITEDWon by TURNER & PRICE LIMITEDWon by BIDFRESH LIMITEDWon by NATOORA LTDWon by MILLSIDE FRESH PRODUCE LTDWon by HALLAM COUNTRY FRESH FOODS LIMITEDWon by UNITED FRESH CONSORTIUM LIMITEDWon by LANGRIDGE ORGANIC PRODUCTS LIMITED

  • Lot 7 South East

    £45,000,000Won by PRESCOTT-THOMAS LIMITEDWon by FOODARI LIMITEDWon by FIELD TO FORK PRODUCE LTDWon by Sysco GB LimitedWon by 4DEGREESC LIMITEDWon by FRESHVIEW FOODS LIMITEDWon by ARTHUR DAVID (FOOD WITH SERVICE) LIMITEDWon by NATOORA LTDWon by FRESH CONNECT LIMITEDWon by M.& W.MACK LIMITEDWon by UNITED FRESH CONSORTIUM LIMITEDWon by LANGRIDGE ORGANIC PRODUCTS LIMITED

  • Lot 8 South West

    £45,000,000Won by Sysco GB LimitedWon by 4DEGREESC LIMITEDWon by DOLE LIMITEDWon by ARTHUR DAVID (FOOD WITH SERVICE) LIMITEDWon by NATOORA LTDWon by J & R FOOD SERVICE LIMITEDWon by HARLECH FOODSERVICE LIMITEDWon by Tamar Fresh LtdWon by FRESH CONNECT LIMITEDWon by M.& W.MACK LIMITEDWon by UNITED FRESH CONSORTIUM LIMITEDWon by LANGRIDGE ORGANIC PRODUCTS LIMITEDWon by TAMAR FRESH LIMITED

  • Lot 9 East

    £45,000,000Won by PRESCOTT-THOMAS LIMITEDWon by DUNSTERS FARM LIMITEDWon by Sysco GB LimitedWon by 4DEGREESC LIMITEDWon by START FRESH LIMITEDWon by FRESHVIEW FOODS LIMITEDWon by NATOORA LTDWon by UNITED FRESH CONSORTIUM LIMITEDWon by LANGRIDGE ORGANIC PRODUCTS LIMITED

  • Lot 10 North Wales

    £45,000,000Won by DUNSTERS FARM LIMITEDWon by Sysco GB LimitedWon by 4DEGREESC LIMITEDWon by DOLE LIMITEDWon by FRESHVIEW FOODS LIMITEDWon by NATOORA LTDWon by HARLECH FOODSERVICE LIMITEDWon by UNITED FRESH CONSORTIUM LIMITED

  • Lot 11 South Wales

    £45,000,000Won by Sysco GB LimitedWon by 4DEGREESC LIMITEDWon by DOLE LIMITEDWon by FRESHVIEW FOODS LIMITEDWon by ARTHUR DAVID (FOOD WITH SERVICE) LIMITEDWon by NATOORA LTDWon by J & R FOOD SERVICE LIMITEDWon by HARLECH FOODSERVICE LIMITEDWon by UNITED FRESH CONSORTIUM LIMITEDWon by LANGRIDGE ORGANIC PRODUCTS LIMITED

  • Lot 12 Scotland

    £45,000,000Won by Sysco GB LimitedWon by MCLAYS LIMITEDWon by DOLE LIMITEDWon by UNITED FRESH CONSORTIUM LIMITED

  • Lot 13 Northern Ireland

    £45,000,000Won by Sysco GB LimitedWon by UNITED FRESH CONSORTIUM LIMITED

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£45,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
22 May 2025
Questions by
3 June 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Fruit, vegetables and related productsMilk and creamAssorted dairy productsBreadMorning goods

Award outcome

Awarded value
£585,000,000
Award date
2 September 2026
Contract period
2 October 2026 → 2 October 2028
Winners
  • 4DEGREESC LIMITED
  • ARTHUR DAVID (FOOD WITH SERVICE) LIMITED
  • BIDFRESH LIMITED
  • DOLE LIMITED
  • DUNSTERS FARM LIMITED
  • FIELD TO FORK PRODUCE LTD
  • FOODARI LIMITED
  • FRESH CONNECT LIMITED
  • FRESHVIEW FOODS LIMITED
  • HALLAM COUNTRY FRESH FOODS LIMITED
  • HARLECH FOODSERVICE LIMITED
  • J & R FOOD SERVICE LIMITED
  • LANGRIDGE ORGANIC PRODUCTS LIMITED
  • M.& W.MACK LIMITED
  • MCLAYS LIMITED
  • MILLSIDE FRESH PRODUCE LTD
  • MULTIHOPE LIMITED
  • NATOORA LTD
  • PRESCOTT-THOMAS LIMITED
  • RIBBLE FARM FARE LIMITED
  • SET PRODUCE LIMITED
  • START FRESH LIMITED
  • Sysco GB Limited
  • TAMAR FRESH LIMITED
  • TURNER & PRICE LIMITED
  • Tamar Fresh Ltd
  • UNITED FRESH CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    16 October 2026

  2. Contract

    3 September 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    6 May 2026

  4. Prior Information Notice

    20 April 2026

  5. Planning Update

    22 May 2025

  6. Prior Information Notice

    22 May 2025

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