Tender

Supply and Distribution of Vegan and Vegetarian Specialist Foods

TUCO LTD

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Tender

08 Dec 2018 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves TUCO Ltd, acting as the buyer, for the tender titled "Supply and Distribution of Vegan and Vegetarian Specialist Foods". This falls under the goods category of miscellaneous food products and dried goods. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, having been published on 8th December 2018, with the tender period set to close on 18th January 2019. This framework agreement aims to serve various UK higher education (HE) and further education institutions (FEIs) and other public sector organisations, encompassing delivery to locations throughout the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in the production and distribution of vegan and vegetarian products, particularly those that can supply a variety of frozen, ambient, and grocery items, as well as grab-and-go solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to meet the diverse needs outlined in the framework will be well-positioned to compete effectively. By leveraging this opportunity, businesses can expand their reach within the public sector catering market, which is increasingly embracing plant-based food offerings.

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Notice Title

Supply and Distribution of Vegan and Vegetarian Specialist Foods

Notice Description

A new framework agreement for the supply and distribution of Vegan and Vegetarian Specialist Food. The new Framework Agreement is intended to cover all UK HE and FEIs as well as other public sector organisations with in house catering. The scope will cover A range of Vegan and Vegetarian products and ingredients to include frozen, ambient and grocery. A range of Vegan and Vegetarian grab and go products. A one-stop shop to cover above Lots. The tender will be carried out under an open tender process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30220030-259b-411f-b90a-64222c7dcd85
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d08563c9-004e-479a-9046-632f1de0b954
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Apr 2019 - 14 Apr 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TUCO LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 7LE
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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