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title: "Supply and Distribution of Hot Beverage Ingredients, Equipment and Associated Coffee Shop Products"
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# Supply and Distribution of Hot Beverage Ingredients, Equipment and Associated Coffee Shop Products

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LTD (TUCO LTD)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2bb2bd2-a04f-42a3-9053-d622ffe2fc8c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd) seeking suppliers for the 'Supply and Distribution of Hot Beverage Ingredients, Equipment and Associated Coffee Shop Products'. The total value of this contract is £50 million and it falls within the industry category of coffee, tea, and related products. The contract period extends from 6th January 2020 to 5th January 2024, with the procurement method being a selective restricted procedure. The tender had a deadline for submissions on 20th December 2019 and includes delivery addresses throughout the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the coffee and beverage supply chain, particularly those that can provide a comprehensive range of products and services, such as coffee, machinery, and associated items for coffee shops. Suppliers that specialize in the full coffee shop experience—including equipment, training, and consumables—would be best suited to participate in this tender. Industries related to food service and hospitality would also benefit, as there is potential for expansion through partnerships with educational institutions and other organisations requiring similar supplies.

## Notice

The scope of commodities to be covered in the framework are as follows: Coffee in various formats Speciality Coffee Tea in various formats Hot Chocolate Coffee machinery (Sale/Lease/FOL and Maintenance ability) Other coffee shop items such as cakes, pastries, confectionery, etc. Ancillaries such as branded/non-branded disposables and non-disposables Barista equipment Training It is envisaged that suppliers will be able to cover the full scope of ingredients, machinery and associated products that surround providing a coffee shop or similar function. An ability to offer a complete coffee shop offer/experience to include: product, imagery, footprint for furniture/design would be desirable.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5719d70-7dfa-4cb0-a0a7-3a09488e7fcd |
| 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 | 7 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2020 - 5 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000,000 |
| 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 | 11 |
| Supplier names | BEWLEY'S TEA AND COFFEE; BRIDGE VALLEY GROUP T/A BRIDGE COFFEE ROASTERS; CAFEDIRECT; CAFEOLOGY; COFFEE CONSCIENCE; LOFBERGS; MATTHEW ALGIE; RINGTONS; TCHIBO COFFEE INT.; THE NAIROBI COFFEE & TEA; YORK COFFEE EMPORIUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15860000 - Coffee, tea and related products

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2020 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5719d70-7dfa-4cb0-a0a7-3a09488e7fcd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5719d70-7dfa-4cb0-a0a7-3a09488e7fcd
  7th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=468738034
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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