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Supply and Distribution of Vegan and Vegetarian Specialist Foods

TUCO LTD

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21 Jun 2019 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

TUCO Ltd is conducting a procurement process for the supply and distribution of Vegan and Vegetarian Specialist Foods, with a total value of £31,856,762. This open tender process targets all UK Higher Education (HE) and Further Education Institutions (FEIs) as well as other public sector organisations with in-house catering. The contract period commenced on 18th June 2019 and will end on 14th April 2023, with the tender period having closed on 15th April 2019. This initiative falls under the classification of miscellaneous food products and dried goods and is centred in the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in vegan and vegetarian products, including manufacturers and suppliers of frozen, ambient, and grocery items, as well as grab-and-go solutions. Companies that are SMEs may find this tender particularly appealing, allowing them to compete alongside larger suppliers such as Brake Bros Ltd and Bidfood. Participation in this framework agreement could enhance visibility and sales in the rapidly growing sector of plant-based foods, catering to a diverse range of public sector clients.

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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-b5fd17-99d6dd2c-612c-4116-a93c-c9516ec31739
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7558681f-1434-4d7a-8278-98b0720a2c70
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£31,856,762 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,856,762 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2019 - 14 Apr 2023 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BIDFOOD

BRAKE BROS

LOMOND FINE FOODS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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