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Planning

30 Jun 2026 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The University Caterers Organisation Limited (TUCO) has released a planning notice for a procurement process titled "Convenience Retail." This process is classified under the food, beverages, tobacco, and personal care products industry category. It aims to establish a closed framework for the supply and distribution of various convenience retail products across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The tender is currently at the planning stage, with the anticipated agreement to start on 1st July 2028 and conclude on 30th June 2030, with potential extensions until 30th June 2032. Suppliers are encouraged to deliver on a local, regional, or national basis under an open procedure method as per the Procurement Act 2023 regulations. The total framework spend is estimated to reach £40 million over four years.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the convenience retail supply chain, especially those capable of offering a comprehensive range of products such as confectionery, snacks, soft drinks, and more. Small and medium-sized enterprises that specialise in specific sectors or can fulfil multiple lot requirements will find this tender particularly advantageous, given the framework's division into category-specific lots. Additionally, the sizeable annual and total projected spend through this framework reflects substantial business growth potential for both local and larger suppliers, positioning them well to meet TUCO's diverse and expansive supply needs. With an estimated annual spend of £10 million, this contract offers a robust platform for expansion and partnership with a leading public authority in the UK.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Convenience Retail

Notice Description

The purpose of this planned procurement is to establish a closed Framework for the supply and distribution of Convenience Retail products and associated services to members and clients of TUCO Ltd. This procurement will follow an Open Procedure under Procurement Act 2023 regulations. The scope of commodities to be covered in the framework include Confectionery, Snacks and Soft Drinks, Cakes (Ambient, Chilled, Fresh and Frozen), Convenience Retail Non-Food, Cigarettes, Tobacco, E-Cigarettes and associated products, One Stop Shop including all products covered within lots 1 to 4 with the addition of grocery frozen and chilled retail items and alcohol. We welcome suppliers that can deliver on either a local, regional or national basis. It is envisaged that suppliers will be able to cover much of the scope of this agreement on a lot by lot basis. The duration of this closed Framework is planned to be a maximum of 4 years in the format of a 2 year with one plus one year extensions. We have an estimated start date of 1st July 2028 to 30th June 2030 with an optional 2 year extension in 1 plus 1 year extensions to 30th June 2032. The framework agreement which will cover supply to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland is likely to be split into 5 category specific lots. The annual spend through the closed framework is estimated to be PS10m. The total spend through the open framework (over the maximum 4 years) is estimated at PS40m

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c083
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061411-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

33700000 - Personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Oct 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2028 - 30 Jun 2030 1-2 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
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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

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