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

The University Caterers Organisation Limited (TUCO Ltd)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Mar 2025 at 17:17

Tender

11 Jul 2024 at 17:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The University Caterers Organisation Limited (TUCO Ltd) is for the 'Supply and Distribution of Catering Disposables, Kitchen Chemicals, Allergen Labelling and Associated Products (DIPCHEM) 2024'. This tender falls under the industry category of 'Disposable catering supplies' and covers the UK, including regions such as England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The framework agreement has a total estimated value of £48,000,000 and follows an open procedure method, ensuring extensive participation. The process is currently in the tendering stage with key dates including a tender period ending on 19 August 2024, and an anticipated contract start date of 1 October 2024. This framework agreement, lasting for 2 years with the possibility of extending up to 2028 based on performance, offers multiple lots such as catering disposable products, reusable alternatives, kitchen chemicals, food labels, and a comprehensive 'one-stop shop' category.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth by enabling suppliers to offer a wide range of essential catering supplies to numerous public sector bodies across the UK. Businesses that specialise in catering disposable products, sustainable packaging, kitchen cleaning supplies, and food labelling can benefit from participation. Particularly, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the quality and price criteria set out in the tender documents stand a good chance of winning contracts. Given the broad scope of the procurement and the high value of the overall agreement, suppliers can capitalize on long-term collaborations, enhancing their market presence and fostering sustainable relationships with public institutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

The purpose 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 current and future member Institutions an affiliated Public Sector bodies. The scope of products to be covered in the framework are as follows but not limited to Catering Disposable Products, Kitchen Chemicals, Light Cleaning Accessories, Allergen Labelling and Associated Products. 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. The framework agreement will be for 2 years plus the option to extend by 2 x 12 months. The contract start date is anticipated to be 1st October 2024 though this may change depending on the time to complete evaluations of submissions

Lot Information

Lot 1 Catering Disposable Products

Disposable food packaging comprises of disposable items often found in fast food restaurants, takeout restaurants and kiosks, and catering establishments. Food serving items for picnics and parties are very similar. Typical disposable foodservice products are catering foil, cling film, catering gloves, takeaway food containers, plates, bowls, cups, utensils, doilies and tray papers. Additional information: Please refer to the TUCO Ltd 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 responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home

Renewal: Anticipated contract start date is 1st October 2024 with option to extend by 2 x 1-year extensions up until 30.09.2028. This will be subject to performance.

Lot 2 Reusable Alternatives to Takeout Disposables (with branding options)

This Lot focuses on the supply and distribution of sustainable (reusable / To-Go) alternatives to disposables cups and food packaging, which will reduce the use of single use cups and boxes and promote Use & Return schemes. TUCO members continue to seek environmentally friendly alternatives such as a keep cup scheme whereby the cups and packaging are sold to and reused by students and staff attracting a discount off drinks, food purchases made on campus or at outlets. Additional information: Please refer to the TUCO Ltd 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 responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home

Renewal: Anticipated contract start date is 1st October 2024 with option to extend by 2 x 1-year extensions up until 30.09.2028. This will be subject to performance.

Lot 3 Kitchen Chemicals and Light Cleaning Accessories

To supply kitchen catering cleaning products and light cleaning accessories used to disinfect, remove dirt, including dust, stains, bad smells, etc. within a catering environment. Cleaning agents used within catering outlets in the public sector. Additional information: Please refer to the TUCO Ltd 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 responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home

Renewal: Anticipated contract start date is 1st October 2024 with option to extend by 2 x 1-year extensions up until 30.09.2028. This will be subject to performance.

Lot 4 Food Labels and Allergen Labelling Printer Systems

To supply food and allergen Labels, and labelling printing systems as per the Food and Allergen Labelling Legislation required when labelling food in a catering environment. Additional information: Please refer to the TUCO Ltd 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 responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home

Renewal: Anticipated contract start date is 1st October 2024 with option to extend by 2 x 1-year extensions up until 30.09.2028. This will be subject to performance.

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 across all Lots. Successful suppliers across Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 will be eligible for Lot 5. Additional information: Please refer to the TUCO Ltd 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 responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home

Renewal: Anticipated contract start date is 1st October 2024 with option to extend by 2 x 1-year extensions up until 30.09.2028. This will be subject to performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047cc2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008113-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


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

98341130 - Janitorial services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£48,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,250,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 40 to 48 months

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The University Caterers Organisation Limited (TUCO Ltd)
Additional Buyers

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
32
Supplier Names

All Purpose Cleaning & Catering Supplies Ltd

All Purpose Cleaning and Catering Supplies Ltd

Alliance Disposables Ltd

BFS Group Limited T/A Bidfood

Bar Supplies Sussex Ltd

Bowak Ltd

Bunzl Catering Supplies

Bunzl UK Ltd T/A Comax UK

Bunzl UK Ltd T/A London Catering & Hygiene Solutions

Bunzl UK Ltd T/A Tri-Star packaging

Catering24 Ltd

Cauli Ltd

Dunsters Farm Ltd

Ecoffee Cup Limited

GMC Corsehill Limited

GMC Corsehill Ltd

H G Stephenson Ltd

Harlech Foodservice Limited

Instock Ltd

Nisbets Limited

Nivek Catering Supplies LTD

Nivek Catering Supplies Limited

Nobisco Limited

Novorise Limited

Planglow Ltd

Seldram Supplies Oxford LTD

Seldram Supplies Oxford LTD.

Select Catering Solutions Ltd.

Serchem Limited

Unico Ltd

Universal Unity Limited

Wray Brothers Limited

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