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title: "Supply and Distribution of Catering Disposables, Kitchen Chemicals, Allergen Labelling and Associated Products (DIPCHEM) 2024 - AWARD"
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# Supply and Distribution of Catering Disposables, Kitchen Chemicals, Allergen Labelling and Associated Products (DIPCHEM) 2024 - AWARD

Buyer: TUCO LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3040fc3-0a89-4c4b-9cda-089da92146c0

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## Summary

The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd) has completed the awarding stage of the tender titled "Supply and Distribution of Catering Disposables, Kitchen Chemicals, Allergen Labelling and Associated Products (DIPCHEM) 2024 - AWARD". This open procurement process, targeting the goods industry, particularly disposable catering supplies, cleaning products, and food labelling, aims to benefit TUCO's member institutions, including universities and other public sector bodies. The tender, classified under CPV code 39222100, began on January 21, 2025, and will last until January 20, 2029. Based in Manchester (postcode M2 5GP), TUCO Ltd operates this framework agreement, which was formally awarded on February 27, 2025, with an estimated total value of £48,000,000. The procurement period concluded on August 7, 2024.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs, by ensuring a diverse and inclusive supplier base. The awarded contract spans several categories, including catering disposables, reusable alternatives, kitchen chemicals, and allergen labelling printer systems. Companies specialising in fast food, takeout services, kitchen supplies, and food safety solutions will find this framework particularly beneficial. By participating, businesses can access a stable and extensive distribution network supporting higher education institutions and public sector bodies, thereby expanding their market reach and establishing long-term commercial relationships.

## Notice

The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd) is a not-for-profit company limited by member guarantee. An objective of The University Caterers Organisation Limited is to seek opportunities to exploit economies of scale available by combining the requirements of our Members who consist of individual universities, colleges and other institutions of higher and further education and other public sector bodies. By utilising the collective purchasing opportunities of our Members we assist them in achieving value for money within their purchasing activities, which may be on a national, inter-regional or regional basis. TUCO acts as purchasing agent in obtaining tenders and/or entering into negotiations and/or contracts for the supply of specific goods and/or services; and to confer, consult and maintain contact and co-operate with any authorities, associations, societies, institutions and relevant bodies whose work is appropriate to the work of the Company. Please refer to the 'TUCO Ltd Guidance Notes to Tenderers' and other tender documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender. Evaluation is a combination of Pass/Fail questions and scored weighted responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs The requirement of this framework contract is for the Supply and Distribution of Catering Disposable Products, Kitchen Chemicals, Allergen Labelling and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO. This Agreement is open to the current and future member Institutions & affiliated Public Sector bodies. This will be an open procedure and ALL questions and documents will need to be completed and uploaded within the timescale given. Please ensure all relevant documents are completed and uploaded to InTend by the deadline stated in the tender documents. FRAMEWORK SCOPE: Lot 1 Catering Disposable Products To supply catering disposable items often found in fast food restaurants, takeout restaurants and kiosks, and catering establishments. Lot 2 Reusable Alternatives to Takeout Disposables (with branding options) To supply sustainable 'To Go' alternatives to catering disposables. Such containers are to enable institutions to collect and re-use as required as part of their catering operations. Lot 3 Kitchen Chemicals & Light Cleaning Accessories To supply kitchen catering cleaning products and light cleaning accessories used to remove dirt, including dust, stains, bad smells, etc. within a catering environment. Lot 4 Food Labels & Allergen Labelling Printer Systems To supply Allergen Labels and Software Systems as per the Food and Allergen Labelling Legislation required when labelling food in a catering environment. Lot 5 All Categories - One Stop Shop The one stop shop Lot has been added for providers that are able to offer the majority of products acr...

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3614d943-0a7f-4a2e-9821-cc47e38c8008 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2025 - 20 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,000,000 |
| 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 | TUCO LTD |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 5GP |
| 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 | 28 |
| Supplier names | ALL PURPOSE CLEANING AND CATERING SUPPLIES; ALLIANCE DISPOSABLES; BAR SUPPLIES SUSSEX; BFS GROUP LTD T/A BIDFOOD; BOWAK; BUNZL CATERING SUPPLIES; BUNZL T/A TRI STAR PACKAGING SUPPLIES; CATERING 24; CAULI; COMAX (UK; DUNSTERS FARM FOODSERVICE; ECOFFEE CUP; GMC CORSEHILL; H.G. STEPHENSON; HARLECH FOODSERVICE; INSTOCK; LONDON CATERING & HYGIENE SOLUTIONS; NISBETS; NIVEK CATERING SUPPLIES; NOBISCO; NOVORISE; PLANGLOW; SELDRAM SUPPLIES OXFORD; SELECT CATERING SOLUTIONS; SERCHEM; UNICO; UNIVERSAL UNITY; WRAY BROS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 30179000 - Label dispensers
- 30192800 - Self-adhesive labels
- 30199760 - Labels
- 39222100 - Disposable catering supplies
- 39525800 - Cleaning cloths
- 39800000 - Cleaning and polishing products
- 39830000 - Cleaning products

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2025 at 09:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3614d943-0a7f-4a2e-9821-cc47e38c8008
- 27 Feb 2025 at 11:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3614d943-0a7f-4a2e-9821-cc47e38c8008

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3614d943-0a7f-4a2e-9821-cc47e38c8008
  28th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs

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