Open tenders / Catering & food
Planned procurement · Notice 090890-2026
ALC28 Spirits and Core Wines, Beer and Cider
The University Caterers Organisation Limited
- Value
- Value not stated
- Stage
- Early notice
- Where
- North West
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 15 Mar 2028 – 14 Mar 2030
Framework: winning a place puts you on an approved list for future work. It's the entry ticket, not guaranteed work.
In plain English
TUCO wants to set up an approved supplier list for spirits, wines, beer and cider to serve universities, colleges and public sector caterers, running from March 2028 to March 2030 with possible 2x12 month extensions. Estimated spend is around £8m a year, up to £50m over four years.
Good fit for: Established drinks wholesalers or distributors able to supply a broad range of beers, ciders, wines and spirits at scale to public sector caterers.
Watch out: This is a closed framework, meaning a place on it is the entry ticket to future work, not guaranteed orders; Suppliers are expected to cover the full scope of products within each lot, favouring larger or well-stocked suppliers; High estimated spend (£8m-£50m) suggests scale requirements likely to challenge very small firms
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What the buyer says
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.
Procedure: Open procedure. Published 25 Sep 2026.
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