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THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED

GFC27 Supply & Distribution of Grocery, Frozen, Chilled & Catering Supplies

Food & BeveragesCPV 15000000
ValueValue not published
Deadline
Published23 May 2025
RegionNationwide
Who to contact
info@tuco.ac.uk

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THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED has published 6 Food & Beverages notices, about every 10 months. On that rhythm the next one is expected around July 2027.

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The brief

The purpose of this planned procurement is to establish a (closed) framework for the supply and distribution of Grocery, Frozen, Chilled foods and Catering supplies to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges, Local Authorities and the wider Public Sector).

The duration of this (closed) framework is planned to be a maximum of 4 years.

The annual spend through the (closed) Framework is estimated at £80m The total spend through the (closed) framework (over the maximum 4 years) is estimated at £320m The scope of products to be covered in the framework are as follows but not limited to: canned and dried fruit and vegetables, baking products, rice, pasta, sauces, beverages, cheese, milk, bacon, cured meats, sandwich fillings and all other grocery, ambient and chilled foods. meat, poultry, fish, chips, vegetables, bread, patisserie, vienoisserie, cheese, milk, bacon, cured meats, sandwich fillings and any other frozen and chilled foods. meat, poultry, fish, cheese, bacon, yoghurts, sandwich fillings and any other chilled foods. specialist vegan and vegetarian food products suitable for use in foodservice.

Relevant catering supplies It is envisaged that suppliers will be able to cover the full scope of products for each lot.

The framework is likely to include the option of a one-stop shop.

Requirements

What the notice asks for

01

The purpose of this planned procurement is

The purpose of this planned procurement is to establish a (closed) framework for the supply and distribution of Grocery, Frozen, Chilled foods and Catering supplies to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges, Local Authorities and the wider Public Sector).

02

It is envisaged that suppliers will

It is envisaged that suppliers will be able to cover the full scope of products for each lot.

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Source & provenance
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-051ffb
Stage
planning · Planning
Source
Find a Tender
Buyer ref
025546-2025
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