Planning

Food & Drink Concepts

THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by The University Caterers Organisation Limited, based in Manchester, UK. It is currently in the Planning stage, as of 22nd May 2025, with a focus on establishing an open framework for the supply and distribution of Food & Drink Concepts. This procurement falls under the goods category and addresses global cuisine and beverage supplies. The procurement is intended for a duration of up to eight years, commencing on 1st June 2026 and concluding on 31st May 2034. Key dates include a future notice expected by 2nd February 2026. The procurement process is anticipated to serve players in the food and beverage industry with a projected spend of £30 million over eight years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in food and beverage supply, particularly those offering products suitable for various cuisines and alcoholic/non-alcoholic solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable, suggesting that the process is amicable to smaller business entities seeking to expand their market reach. With an estimated annual spend of £3 million, companies capable of providing innovative food and drink concepts would particularly benefit, opening avenues for increased revenues and industry exposure within the public sector, including universities and colleges.

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Notice Title

Food & Drink Concepts

Notice Description

The purpose of this planned procurement is to establish an open 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 Open Framework is planned to be a maximum of 8 years. The annual spend through the Open Framework is estimated at PS3m The total spend through the open framework (over the maximum 8 years) is estimated at PS30m The scope of products to be covered in the framework are as follows but not limited to: Food : global cuisine concepts for example Asian, European (pizzas/pastas), Mexican, Rest of World. Drink : hot/cold, alcoholic/non alcoholic concepts and solutions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051d92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024781-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

15910000 - Distilled alcoholic beverages

15950000 - Non-distilled fermented beverages

15980000 - Non-alcoholic beverages

15982000 - Soft drinks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Hannah Myton-Wright
Contact Email
info@tuco.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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