Planning

GFC27 Supply & Distribution of Grocery, Frozen, Chilled & Catering Supplies

THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 08:17

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Caterers Organisation Limited, located in Manchester, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "GFC27 Supply & Distribution of Grocery, Frozen, Chilled & Catering Supplies." This procurement, set in the UKD33 region, focuses on the goods category, specifically within the food, beverages, and catering supplies industry. The initiative aims to establish a closed framework agreement lasting up to four years, commencing from 1st May 2027 and ending by 30th April 2031. The estimated total spend over this period is approximately £320 million. Suppliers interested in participating should note key dates, such as the future notice date set for 1st September 2026, as part of the procurement's communication plan.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and distribution of a wide range of grocery, frozen, and chilled foods as well as catering supplies. Enterprises capable of providing a comprehensive array of products, including meat, poultry, fish, and specialist vegan and vegetarian options, will find this framework particularly beneficial. The likelihood of including a one-stop shop option within this framework encourages larger scale suppliers to participate. SMEs that can offer full scope services for each lot and are keen on expanding their market in the public sector will find this framework appealing due to the extensive network of TUCO members, including universities, colleges, and local authorities throughout the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GFC27 Supply & Distribution of Grocery, Frozen, Chilled & Catering Supplies

Notice Description

The purpose of this planned procurement is to establish a (closed) framework for the supply and distribution of Grocery, Frozen, Chilled foods and Catering supplies to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges, Local Authorities 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 PS80m The total spend through the (closed) framework (over the maximum 4 years) is estimated at PS320m The scope of products to be covered in the framework are as follows but not limited to: canned and dried fruit and vegetables, baking products, rice, pasta, sauces, beverages, cheese, milk, bacon, cured meats, sandwich fillings and all other grocery, ambient and chilled foods. meat, poultry, fish, chips, vegetables, bread, patisserie, vienoisserie, cheese, milk, bacon, cured meats, sandwich fillings and any other frozen and chilled foods. meat, poultry, fish, cheese, bacon, yoghurts, sandwich fillings and any other chilled foods. specialist vegan and vegetarian food products suitable for use in foodservice. Relevant catering supplies It is envisaged that suppliers will be able to cover the full scope of products for each lot. The framework is likely to include the option of a one-stop shop.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051ffb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025546-2025
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

39222000 - Catering supplies

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20267 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2027 - 30 Apr 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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