Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products
Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED
Awarded to ARTHUR DAVID (FOOD WITH SERVICE) LIMITED and 25 others. Estimated value: £585,000,000.
Description
The purpose of this planned procurement is to establish a closed Framework for the supply and distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO Ltd. This procurement will follow an Open Procedure under Procurement Act 2023 regulations. The duration of this closed Framework is planned to be a maximum of 4 years in the format of a 2 year with one plus one year extensions. We have an estimated start date of 3rd October 2026 to 2nd October 2028 with an optional 2 year extension in 1 plus 1 year extensions to 2nd October 2030. The framework agreement which will cover supply to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will be split into 13 geographic lots to encourage SMEs to participate. The aim is to award multiple suppliers across the 13 lots: • Lot 1 London • Lot 2 North West • Lot 3 North East • Lot 4 Yorkshire & Humber • Lot 5 West Midlands • Lot 6 East Midlands • Lot 7 South East • Lot 8 South West • Lot 9 East • Lot 10 North Wales • Lot 11 South Wales • Lot 12 Scotland • Lot 13 Northern Ireland Suppliers are not restricted to the number of lots they can apply for. The national annual spend through the Framework is estimated to be…
Lots (13)
| Lot | Description | CPV code | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lot 1 | 15300000 Fruit, vegetables and related products | — |
| 2 | Lot 2 | 15300000 Fruit, vegetables and related products | — |
| 3 | Lot 3 | 15300000 Fruit, vegetables and related products | — |
| 4 | Lot 4 | 15300000 Fruit, vegetables and related products | — |
| 5 | Lot 5 | 15300000 Fruit, vegetables and related products | — |
| 6 | Lot 6 | 15300000 Fruit, vegetables and related products | — |
| 7 | Lot 7 | 15300000 Fruit, vegetables and related products | — |
| 8 | Lot 8 | 15300000 Fruit, vegetables and related products | — |
| 9 | Lot 9 | 15300000 Fruit, vegetables and related products | — |
| 10 | Lot 10 | 15300000 Fruit, vegetables and related products | — |
| 11 | Lot 11 | 15300000 Fruit, vegetables and related products | — |
| 12 | Lot 12 | 15300000 Fruit, vegetables and related products | — |
| 13 | Lot 13 | 15300000 Fruit, vegetables and related products | — |
Awards
| Awarded to | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| ARTHUR DAVID (FOOD WITH SERVICE) LIMITED | £45,000,000 | — |
| FIELD TO FORK PRODUCE LTD | £45,000,000 | — |
| FOODARI LIMITED | £45,000,000 | — |
| FRESH CONNECT LIMITED | £45,000,000 | — |
| FRESHVIEW FOODS LIMITED | £45,000,000 | — |
| LANGRIDGE ORGANIC PRODUCTS LIMITED | £45,000,000 | — |
| NATOORA LTD | £45,000,000 | — |
| PRESCOTT-THOMAS LIMITED | £45,000,000 | — |
| SYSCO GB Ltd (t/a Brakes) | £45,000,000 | — |
| 4DEGREESC LIMITED | £45,000,000 | — |
Official publications
- FTS · 098162-2026 · 16 October 2026
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