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title: "Supply and Distribution of Disposable Products, Kitchen Chemicals, Allergen Labelling and Associated Products and Services."
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# Supply and Distribution of Disposable Products, Kitchen Chemicals, Allergen Labelling and Associated Products and Services.

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LTD (TUCO LTD)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8c042e1-d528-4ec9-9d98-e29595ae976a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd) and is titled "Supply and Distribution of Disposable Products, Kitchen Chemicals, Allergen Labelling and Associated Products and Services." This contract falls within the goods sector, specifically focusing on disposable catering supplies. The tender was awarded following an open procurement method and is described as a renewal to the existing framework agreement that expired on 1 December 2019. The original tender period concluded on 13 December 2019, with the contract commencing on 16 December 2019 and lasting until 1 December 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering supplies industry, particularly those specialising in disposable products and kitchen chemicals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to participate, given the nature of the supplies needed. Companies that can provide allergen labelling and reusable alternatives to disposables may also find strong potential for growth within this contract framework.

## Notice

TUCO request suppliers to consider tendering for the Supply and Distribution of Catering Disposable Products, Kitchen Chemicals, Allergen Labelling and Associated Products. This process will be a renewal to the current framework agreement that expires 01 December 2019. This will be an open procedure and ALL questions/case studies/documents will need to be completed within the timescale given. Lot 1A Disposable Products Lot 1B Reusable Alternatives to Takeout Disposables Lot 2 - Kitchen Chemicals Lot 3 Allergen Labels and Software Systems Lot 4 One Stop Shop

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f55bd5e-e12d-49cf-b5b2-1f50554fb551 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2019 - 1 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,285,650 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,285,650 |
| 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 | 25 |
| Supplier names | ALL PURPOSE CLEANING AND CATERING SUPPLIES; ALLIANCE DISPOSABLES; ARROW COUNTY SUPPLIES; BFS GROUP LTD T/A BIDFOOD; BOWAK; BOWAK LTD BOWAK; BRIGHTON CATERING SUPPLIES; BRIGHTON CATERING SUPPLIES LTD (TRADING AS BCS; BUNZL CATERING SUPPLIES; DIVERSEY; GMC CORSEHILL; H.G. STEPHENSON; HAMILTON AND POLLOCK; INDUSTRIAL CLEANING SUPPLIES (LIVERPOOL; INSTOCK DISPOSABLES; KEEP CUP; LOTHIAN SUPPLY; MAGENTA (UK; NIVEK CATERING SUPPLIES; PLANGLOW; TRI-STAR PACKAGING SUPPLIES; UNICO; VERTELLA; VERTELLA HORNBY HOUSE; WRAY BROS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39222100 - Disposable catering supplies

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2020 at 12:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f55bd5e-e12d-49cf-b5b2-1f50554fb551

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f55bd5e-e12d-49cf-b5b2-1f50554fb551
  11th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=462216774
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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