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title: "Supply and Distribution of Vegan and Vegetarian Specialist Foods"
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# Supply and Distribution of Vegan and Vegetarian Specialist Foods

Buyer: TUCO LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99d6dd2c-612c-4116-a93c-c9516ec31739

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## Summary

TUCO Ltd is conducting a procurement process for the supply and distribution of Vegan and Vegetarian Specialist Foods, with a total value of £31,856,762. This open tender process targets all UK Higher Education (HE) and Further Education Institutions (FEIs) as well as other public sector organisations with in-house catering. The contract period commenced on 18th June 2019 and will end on 14th April 2023, with the tender period having closed on 15th April 2019. This initiative falls under the classification of miscellaneous food products and dried goods and is centred in the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in vegan and vegetarian products, including manufacturers and suppliers of frozen, ambient, and grocery items, as well as grab-and-go solutions. Companies that are SMEs may find this tender particularly appealing, allowing them to compete alongside larger suppliers such as Brake Bros Ltd and Bidfood. Participation in this framework agreement could enhance visibility and sales in the rapidly growing sector of plant-based foods, catering to a diverse range of public sector clients.

## Notice

A new framework agreement for the supply and distribution of Vegan and Vegetarian Specialist Food. The new Framework Agreement is intended to cover all UK HE and FEIs as well as other public sector organisations with in house catering. The scope will cover A range of Vegan and Vegetarian products and ingredients to include frozen, ambient and grocery. A range of Vegan and Vegetarian grab and go products. A one-stop shop to cover above Lots. The tender will be carried out under an open tender process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7558681f-1434-4d7a-8278-98b0720a2c70 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 17 Jun 2019 - 14 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,856,762 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,856,762 |
| 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 | 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | BIDFOOD; BRAKE BROS; LOMOND FINE FOODS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2019 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7558681f-1434-4d7a-8278-98b0720a2c70

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7558681f-1434-4d7a-8278-98b0720a2c70
  21st June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=407579808
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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