Tender

Provision of temporary and permanent catering staff

THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LTD (TUCO LTD)

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Tender

30 Mar 2021 at 13:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd) is conducting a tender for the provision of temporary and permanent catering staff, with a total estimated value of £15,000,000. This procurement, classified under CPV code 79620000, is part of the services sector and is set to take place primarily in the UK. The tender period closes on 30 April 2021, with a contract term that begins on 1 September 2021 and runs until 31 August 2026. The procurement method is a selective process, adhering to a restricted procedure, where potential suppliers are expected to offer flexible recruitment services tailored to the varying needs of TUCO's member institutions.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses engaged in recruitment and staffing services, particularly those specialised in the catering sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, given the tender's focus on fulfilling diverse staffing requirements with adaptable service offerings. As each member institution may specify different service needs, suppliers with the capability to personalise their solutions will have an advantage in securing contracts through this framework.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/169a67a4-b99a-452c-b859-e018d670fa06
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
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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