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title: "Supply & Distribution of Innovative Food & Drink Concepts"
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# Supply & Distribution of Innovative Food & Drink Concepts

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LTD (TUCO LTD)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20da2c79-0ac1-4802-bedd-1118b0f0ac52

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## Summary

The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd) is currently overseeing the procurement process for the supply and distribution of innovative food and drink concepts, with an estimated contract value of £25 million. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on fast-food products. This contract is set to last from 1st September 2018 to 31st August 2020, following the closing date for tenders on 30th August 2018. The process was executed using a selective procurement method, allowing TUCO to award multiple suppliers across various lots to fulfil diverse food and drink requirements.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in food and beverage concepts, particularly those offering unique fast-food items, innovative technology, and diverse catering solutions. Suppliers capable of meeting the modern demands of the food industry—including app-controlled equipment and self-serve systems—will find a suitable competitive position. Businesses with experience in supplying fast food options, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, should consider participating to leverage this significant contract. The diverse range of needs outlined by TUCO promotes a marketplace for both established and emerging businesses to showcase their offerings.

## Notice

The Supply & Distribution of Innovative Food & Drink Concepts to TUCO Members and Clients. The requirement will be split by Lot to meet a variety of food and drink needs and TUCO are seeking to award to a number of suppliers within each of the Lots. The primary area of supply is various fast food concepts such as Asian, American, Italian, other European, Healthy, Ice creams, gelatos and waffles and bread and coffee shop concepts as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink concept ideas like Smoothies, Slushies, Bubble Teas etc. along with any innovative food and drink technology for instance app-controlled equipment or self-serve devices. All documentation is available via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1016879-e843-465c-85cc-f3821d347fa0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LTD (TUCO LTD) |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 7LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | BREWFITT; CHICKEN JOES T/A LOVE JOES; COUNTRY CHOICE; ENERGY DISTRIBUTION LTD T/A COCKTAILS MACHINE UK AND IRELAND; FRESHFAYRE; KING ASIA; KROGAB; PASTA KING; VALIDFILL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15895000 - Fast-food products

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2018 at 12:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1016879-e843-465c-85cc-f3821d347fa0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1016879-e843-465c-85cc-f3821d347fa0
  1st November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=354100836
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home

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