Supply and Distribution of Catering Disposables, Kitchen Chemicals, Allergen Labelling and Associated Products (DIPCHEM) 2024 - AWARD

TUCO Ltd

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Summary of the contracting process

The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd) has completed the awarding stage of the tender titled "Supply and Distribution of Catering Disposables, Kitchen Chemicals, Allergen Labelling and Associated Products (DIPCHEM) 2024 - AWARD". This open procurement process, targeting the goods industry, particularly disposable catering supplies, cleaning products, and food labelling, aims to benefit TUCO's member institutions, including universities and other public sector bodies. The tender, classified under CPV code 39222100, began on January 21, 2025, and will last until January 20, 2029. Based in Manchester (postcode M2 5GP), TUCO Ltd operates this framework agreement, which was formally awarded on February 27, 2025, with an estimated total value of £48,000,000. The procurement period concluded on August 7, 2024.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs, by ensuring a diverse and inclusive supplier base. The awarded contract spans several categories, including catering disposables, reusable alternatives, kitchen chemicals, and allergen labelling printer systems. Companies specialising in fast food, takeout services, kitchen supplies, and food safety solutions will find this framework particularly beneficial. By participating, businesses can access a stable and extensive distribution network supporting higher education institutions and public sector bodies, thereby expanding their market reach and establishing long-term commercial relationships.

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Notice Title

Supply and Distribution of Catering Disposables, Kitchen Chemicals, Allergen Labelling and Associated Products (DIPCHEM) 2024 - AWARD

Notice Description

The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd) is a not-for-profit company limited by member guarantee. An objective of The University Caterers Organisation Limited is to seek opportunities to exploit economies of scale available by combining the requirements of our Members who consist of individual universities, colleges and other institutions of higher and further education and other public sector bodies. By utilising the collective purchasing opportunities of our Members we assist them in achieving value for money within their purchasing activities, which may be on a national, inter-regional or regional basis. TUCO acts as purchasing agent in obtaining tenders and/or entering into negotiations and/or contracts for the supply of specific goods and/or services; and to confer, consult and maintain contact and co-operate with any authorities, associations, societies, institutions and relevant bodies whose work is appropriate to the work of the Company. Please refer to the 'TUCO Ltd Guidance Notes to Tenderers' and other tender documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender. Evaluation is a combination of Pass/Fail questions and scored weighted responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs The requirement of this framework contract is for the Supply and Distribution of Catering Disposable Products, Kitchen Chemicals, Allergen Labelling and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO. This Agreement is open to the current and future member Institutions & affiliated Public Sector bodies. This will be an open procedure and ALL questions and documents will need to be completed and uploaded within the timescale given. Please ensure all relevant documents are completed and uploaded to InTend by the deadline stated in the tender documents. FRAMEWORK SCOPE: Lot 1 Catering Disposable Products To supply catering disposable items often found in fast food restaurants, takeout restaurants and kiosks, and catering establishments. Lot 2 Reusable Alternatives to Takeout Disposables (with branding options) To supply sustainable 'To Go' alternatives to catering disposables. Such containers are to enable institutions to collect and re-use as required as part of their catering operations. Lot 3 Kitchen Chemicals & Light Cleaning Accessories To supply kitchen catering cleaning products and light cleaning accessories used to remove dirt, including dust, stains, bad smells, etc. within a catering environment. Lot 4 Food Labels & Allergen Labelling Printer Systems To supply Allergen Labels and Software Systems as per the Food and Allergen Labelling Legislation required when labelling food in a catering environment. Lot 5 All Categories - One Stop Shop The one stop shop Lot has been added for providers that are able to offer the majority of products acr...

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c3040fc3-0a89-4c4b-9cda-089da92146c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3614d943-0a7f-4a2e-9821-cc47e38c8008
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

30179000 - Label dispensers

30192800 - Self-adhesive labels

30199760 - Labels

39222100 - Disposable catering supplies

39525800 - Cleaning cloths

39800000 - Cleaning and polishing products

39830000 - Cleaning products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2025 - 20 Jan 2029 4-5 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
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 5GP
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
28
Supplier Names

All Purpose Cleaning and Catering Supplies Ltd

Alliance Disposables Limited

Bar Supplies Sussex

BFS Group Ltd T/A Bidfood

Bowak Ltd

Bunzl Catering Supplies

Bunzl T/A Tri Star Packaging Supplies

Catering24 Ltd

Cauli Ltd

Comax UK Ltd

Dunsters farm foodservice

Ecoffee Cup

GMC Corsehill Ltd

H.G. Stephenson Ltd

Harlech Foodservice Limited

Instock Disposables Ltd

London Catering & Hygiene Solutions

Nisbets PLC

Nivek Catering Supplies Limited

Nobisco Limited

Novorise Limited

Planglow Ltd

Seldram Supplies Oxford LTD.

Select Catering Solutions Ltd

Serchem Limited

Unico Limited

Universal Unity Limited

Wray Bros

Further Information

Notice Documents

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