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11 Nov 2021 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd) is conducting a procurement process for the provision of temporary and permanent catering staff, valued at £15 million. This contract is classified under the category of personnel supply services, with a procurement method following a selective approach. The contract period began on 1st September 2021 and will extend until 31st August 2026. Potential suppliers should note that the tender has reached the award stage, with the contract award date recorded as 31st August 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for recruitment agencies specialising in catering personnel, particularly those capable of providing flexible staffing solutions to educational institutions. Businesses with experience in supplying temporary and permanent staff within the catering industry will be well-suited to compete. With a significant budget and a focus on service delivery tailored to varying institutional needs across the UK, suppliers that can demonstrate adaptability and responsiveness will have an advantage in this procurement process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of temporary and permanent catering staff

Notice Description

Provision of recruitment services for temporary and permanent catering staff to members of TUCO. Members operate across the UK. The majority of the requirement will be for temporary catering staff, with some requirements for permanent and fixed-term catering staff. Users of this framework may choose to use all or part of the scope of this agreement. Member Institutions may have differing needs in service delivery, and therefore suppliers will need to offer a degree of flexibility and tailoring in their service. The Framework Specification sets out the core requirements, which are the fundamental services and deliverables that the supplier should be able to offer, as well as some additional non-core or desirable services. However, specific details of the service required will be provided by each Members Institution prior to commencement of their individual call-off Contract. The Specification is included in the tender documents, potential providers should ensure that they read.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e3c01c1-e3b7-46fa-b2f5-e3d20d8077d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccde5d0f-a163-4742-a578-6a509545f1ed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2026 Over 5 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
The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (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
Postcode Area
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
18
Supplier Names

Arc Hospitality Recruitment Solutions Limited

Berkeley Scott Limited

Blue Arrow

KSB Recruitment Consultants Ltd

MSSHOSP Ltd

Neuven Solutions Limited

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED

Search Consultancy Ltd

Starrycare UK Limited

Syft Online Limited

AJ Catering Staff Ltd

Angel Human Resources Ltd

Anthony James Consulting Ltd

Appetite4Work Limited.

Paterson Personnel Ltd

SNS Recruitment Ltd

The Waiting Game (Bristol) Ltd.

Verve Personnel Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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