Notice Information
Notice Title
Food & Drink Concepts
Notice Description
The purpose of this planned procurement is to establish a closed framework for the supply and distribution of a variety of Food & Drink concepts to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector). The duration of this Closed Framework is planned to be a maximum of 4 years. The annual spend through the Closed Framework is estimated at PS3m The total spend through the open framework (over the maximum 4 years) is estimated at PS40m The scope of products to be covered in the framework are as follows but not limited to: Food Concepts (Lots 1-6): Chicken Concepts to include all chicken concepts such as fried chicken, gyros, kebabs, marinated options, Korean fried chicken etc. Pizza, Flatbreads & Pasta including school-compliant ranges of pizza, pasta and sauces. Asian & Global Cuisine including ready-to-eat meals, sushi, snacks, and grocery staples/ingredients for cookery / convenience stores. This lot also includes cuisines not covered by other lots. American Classics such as Hot dogs and burgers, mac & cheese, grilled cheese, Tex/Mex, loaded fries and South American favourites such as burritos, tacos, enchiladas, tamales, mole, and pozole. Coffee Shop concepts and ingredients for sale in coffee shops include (but are not limited to) pasties, sandwiches/wraps, jacket potatoes, salad bowls, and cakes. Sweet Treats such as waffles, ice cream, and pancakes. Inclusion of vegan, vegetarian, gluten free options across all lots. Drinks Concepts (Lots 7 & 8): Drinks (Non-Alcoholic) Functional and low/no-alcohol options, including kombucha and adaptogen-infused drinks. Also includes teas (including iced teas), bubble tea, and cafe-style drink concepts. Drinks Premium (Non-Alcoholic) as above but where quality is already established--products are available in stores/shops and/or may be branded (no need to complete sampling).
Lot Information
Chicken Concepts
This Lot covers the supply of popular high-street inspired chicken concepts that are currently dominated by specialised American-style fried chicken to Members of TUCO (i.e. HE/FE, local authorities and the wider public sector). This Lot will include all types of chicken concepts such as fried chicken, gyros, kebabs, marinated options, Korean fried chicken etc.
Renewal: The initial duration of the framework is 2 years, with the option to extend annually (+1 + 1 years) until 09 August 2030
Pizza, Flatbreads & PastaThis Lot covers the supply of Pizza, Flatbreads & Pasta to Members of TUCO (i.e. HE/FE, local authorities and the wider public sector). Pizzas, flatbreads, and other solutions that can be customised and sold whole or by the slice. This lot also includes a requirement for ranges of pizza, pasta and sauces including those that are school-compliant.
Renewal: The initial duration of the framework is 2 years, with the option to extend annually (+1 + 1 years) until 09 August 2030
Asian & Global CuisineThis Lot covers the supply of Asian & Global food concepts and options such as ramen, poke bowls, rice and noodle bowls, curries, and broths to Members of TUCO (i.e. HE/FE, local authorities and the wider public sector). East Asian concepts are especially popular with TUCO members. This Lot includes ready-to-eat meals, snacks, and grocery staples/ingredients for cookery / convenience stores and any other cuisines not covered by other lots.
Renewal: The initial duration of the framework is 2 years, with the option to extend annually (+1 + 1 years) until 09 August 2030
American ClassicsThis Lot covers the supply of popular American concepts to Members of TUCO (i.e. HE/FE, local authorities and the wider public sector). Hot dogs and burgers, mac & cheese, grilled cheese, Tex/Mex, and loaded fries. Hot dogs and burgers remain popular, affordable and options and can be customised (including "build your own" offers). This lot also includes South American favourites such as burritos, tacos, enchiladas, tamales, mole, and pozole etc.
Renewal: The initial duration of the framework is 2 years, with the option to extend annually (+1 + 1 years) until 09 August 2030
Coffee ShopThis Lot covers the supply of (food) concepts and ingredients for sale in coffee shops to Members of TUCO (i.e. HE/FE, local authorities and the wider public sector). This Lot will include (but isn't limited to) pasties, sandwiches/wraps, jacket potatoes, salad bowls, and cakes. This lot also includes plant-based and health-forward ranges, reflecting Gen Z's interest in sustainability and wellness (e.g., whole-food proteins such as tofu, tempeh, and pulses; fibre; and probiotics for gut health). Vegan and vegetarian stations offering clean-eating concepts.
Renewal: The initial duration of the framework is 2 years, with the option to extend annually (+1 + 1 years) until 09 August 2030
Sweet TreatsThis Lot covers the supply of all sweet concepts to Members of TUCO (i.e. HE/FE, local authorities and the wider public sector) including waffles, ice cream, and pancakes etc,
Renewal: The initial duration of the framework is 2 years, with the option to extend annually (+1 + 1 years) until 09 August 2030
Drinks (Non-Alcoholic)This Lot covers the supply of a variety of drinks concepts (non-alcoholic) to Members of TUCO (i.e. HE/FE, local authorities and the wider public sector). This Lot will include all non-Alcoholic drinks concepts such as functional and low/no-alcohol options, teas (including iced teas), bubble tea, and cafe-style drink concepts etc.
Renewal: The initial duration of the framework is 2 years, with the option to extend annually (+1 + 1 years) until 09 August 2030
Drinks Premium (Non-Alcoholic)This Lot covers the supply of a variety of premium drinks concepts (non-alcoholic) to Members of TUCO (i.e. HE/FE, local authorities and the wider public sector). This Lot will include all non-Alcoholic drinks concepts such as functional and low/no-alcohol options, teas (including iced teas), bubble tea, and cafe-style drink concepts. There is already a perception of quality (products are available in stores/shops and/or may be branded) so no concept evaluation is required.
Renewal: The initial duration of the framework is 2 years, with the option to extend annually (+1 + 1 years) until 09 August 2030
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-051d92
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040220-2026
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
42 - Industrial machinery
-
- CPV Codes
03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts
03310000 - Fish, crustaceans and aquatic products
03313300 - Seaweeds
15100000 - Animal products, meat and meat products
15131100 - Sausage-meat products
15131610 - Beef meatballs
15250000 - Seafood
15310000 - Potatoes and potato products
15311000 - Frozen potatoes
15311200 - Diced, sliced and other frozen potatoes
15312400 - Potato snacks
15331100 - Fresh or frozen vegetables
15331400 - Preserved and/or canned vegetables
15331428 - Tomato sauce
15500000 - Dairy products
15540000 - Cheese products
15550000 - Assorted dairy products
15555000 - Ice cream and similar products
15810000 - Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes
15811000 - Bread products
15811500 - Prepared bread products
15811511 - Prepared sandwiches
15812000 - Pastry goods and cakes
15812200 - Cakes
15821000 - Toasted bread products and pastry goods
15840000 - Cocoa; chocolate and sugar confectionery
15842210 - Drinking chocolate
15850000 - Pasta products
15851100 - Uncooked pasta
15851210 - Prepared pasta
15860000 - Coffee, tea and related products
15870000 - Condiments and seasonings
15871200 - Sauces, mixed condiments and mixed seasonings
15871210 - Soya sauce
15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods
15891000 - Soups and broths
15891600 - Stocks
15895000 - Fast-food products
15896000 - Deep-frozen products
15950000 - Non-distilled fermented beverages
15982000 - Soft drinks
42968100 - Drinks dispensers
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £40,000,000 £10M-£100M
- Lots Value
- £40,000,000 £10M-£100M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- 5 Jun 20263 weeks to go
- Future Notice Date
- 2 Feb 2026Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 9 Aug 2026 - 9 Aug 2028 2-3 years
- Recurrence
- 2030-04-30
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED
- 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 5GP
- 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
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040220-2026
30th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024781-2025
22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender -
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home
Complete set of tender documents are available through the web address https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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