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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-923c36cc-ded4-48ad-bcd9-72ea4707b380

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd), involves the tender titled "Supply & Distribution of Innovative Food & Drink Concepts". This tender falls within the food services industry category, specifically focusing on fast-food products. The tender is currently in the active stage with a deadline for submissions set for 30th May 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2018 and will last until 31st August 2020, with a selective procurement method applied, using a restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in innovative food and drink concepts, including fast food and beverages. Companies offering Asian, American, Italian cuisine, as well as unique drink solutions like smoothies and bubble teas, will find this tender especially relevant. Additionally, suppliers who can provide cutting-edge food technology solutions, such as app-controlled equipment, would be well-positioned to compete effectively for the multiple lots TUCO intends to award.

## 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/a6e34d6c-0746-4c56-8c57-80dd0b468477 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15895000 - Fast-food products

## Release History

- 3 May 2018 at 07:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6e34d6c-0746-4c56-8c57-80dd0b468477

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6e34d6c-0746-4c56-8c57-80dd0b468477
  3rd May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=314510212
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

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

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