Provision of catering (food/drink/technology/equipment) innovation and concept solutions

The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd)

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Tender

06 Apr 2021 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd) is currently in the Tender stage of a procurement process for the provision of catering innovation and concept solutions. This tender, titled "Provision of catering (food/drink/technology/equipment) innovation and concept solutions," falls under the goods category specifically related to fast-food products. The total estimated value of the contract is £75,000,000, and the deadline for submissions is set for 7th May 2021. The procurement method used is a selective process under a restricted procedure, allowing for a maximum of 999 participants across various institutions primarily located in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in catering solutions, food and beverage innovation, or related technology and equipment. Potential bidders could range from suppliers of diverse culinary styles—including European, Asian, and American cuisines—to those offering specialised products like desserts, bakery items, and non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. With a strong emphasis on innovation and the ability to enhance existing catering provisions, businesses that can demonstrate unique concepts and value-added solutions will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this lucrative contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of catering (food/drink/technology/equipment) innovation and concept solutions

Notice Description

Establishment of new DPS agreement for renewal of the supply of catering innovation and concept solutions (food, drink and technology/equipment). Lot 1 European Food ; Lot 2 Asian Food; Lot 3 North & South American Food; Lot 4 ROW Food; Lot 5 Sweet treats; Lot 6 Bakery, Bread & Coffee shop; Lot 7 Drinks (non-alcoholic); Lot 8 Drinks (alcoholic); Lot 9 Premium concepts; Lot 10 Rented space / licenced or "master licensee" model; Lot 11 Technology. Members operate across the UK.

Lot Information

European Food

To carry out a tender process for the supply of European Food based concepts that provide members with innovative and or/food solutions that add value to or enhance their existing catering provision.

Renewal: Due to be renewed after 5 years

Asian Food

To carry out a tender process for the supply of Asian Food based concepts that provide members with innovative and or/food solutions that add value to or enhance their existing catering provision.

Renewal: Due to be renewed after 5 years

North & South American Food

To carry out a tender process for the supply of North & South American Food based concepts that provide members with innovative and or/food solutions that add value to or enhance their existing catering provision.

Renewal: Due to be renewed after 5 years

Rest of World ROW Food

To carry out a tender process for the supply of Rest of World Food based concepts that provide members with innovative and or/food solutions that add value to or enhance their existing catering provision.

Renewal: Due to be renewed after 5 years

Sweet treats

To carry out a tender process for the supply of sweet dessert style food based concepts that provide members with innovative and or/food solutions that add value to or enhance their existing catering provision.

Renewal: Due to be renewed after 5 years

Bakery, Bread & Coffee shop

To carry out a tender process for the supply of Bakery, Bread & Coffee shop concepts (including bakery ingredients) that provide members with innovative and or/food solutions that add value to or enhance their existing catering provision.

Renewal: Due to be renewed after 5 years

Drinks (non-alcoholic)

To carry out a tender process for the supply of Drinks (non-alcoholic) based concepts that provide members with innovative and or/drink solutions that add value to or enhance their existing catering provision.

Renewal: Due to be renewed after 5 years

Drinks (alcoholic)

To carry out a tender process for the supply of Alcoholic drink based concepts that provide members with innovative and or/drink solutions that add value to or enhance their existing catering provision.

Renewal: Due to be renewed after 5 years

Premium concepts

To carry out a tender process for the supply of Premium Food and Drink based concepts that provide members with innovative and or/food solutions that add value to or enhance their existing catering provision.

Renewal: Due to be renewed after 5 years

Rented space / licenced or "master licensee" model

To carry out a tender process for the supply of Premium Food and Drink based concepts that provide members with innovative and or/food solutions that add value to or enhance their existing catering provision.

Renewal: Due to be renewed after 5 years

Technology/Equipment (for Catering environments)

To carry out a tender process for the supply of (Catering based) technology/equipment that provide members with innovative and or/food/drink solutions that add value to or enhance their existing catering provision.

Renewal: Due to be renewed after 5 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a2bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006988-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

42 - Industrial machinery

48 - Software package and information systems

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

15555000 - Ice cream and similar products

15612120 - Breadmaking flour

15612410 - Cake mixes

15810000 - Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes

15811100 - Bread

15811500 - Prepared bread products

15812000 - Pastry goods and cakes

15812100 - Pastry goods

15833100 - Desserts

15842000 - Chocolate and sugar confectionery

15860000 - Coffee, tea and related products

15894600 - Sandwich fillings

15895000 - Fast-food products

15910000 - Distilled alcoholic beverages

15980000 - Non-alcoholic beverages

42968100 - Drinks dispensers

48110000 - Point of sale (POS) software package

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

55320000 - Meal-serving services

55400000 - Beverage-serving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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