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title: "Supply and Distribution of Fresh Butchers Meat and Poultry"
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# Supply and Distribution of Fresh Butchers Meat and Poultry

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED (TUCO LTD)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0437a9b-d9dd-43da-81b7-57028762e24a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply and distribution of fresh butchers meat and poultry was conducted by The University Caterers Organisation Limited (TUCO Ltd), based in Manchester, UK. The contract, with a value of £32 million, was awarded on 30th November 2017 and is set to run from 1st January 2018 until 31st December 2021. The procurement utilised a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, and is classified under the CPV code 15100000, which pertains to animal products, meat, and meat products. The contract delivery addresses are located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender process is now complete.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the meat supply sector, particularly those that specialise in fresh butchers meat and poultry. Large-scale suppliers, like Complete Meats Ltd, Welsh Bros Food Ltd, and John Sheppard Butchers, are well-positioned to compete given their extensive resources and expertise. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could also explore partnerships or subcontracting opportunities in this lucrative market to enhance their growth potential.

## Notice

The supply and distribution of fresh butchers meat and poultry to members of TUCO Ltd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cb13df0-df3d-4dc3-8403-50c5260e3a02 |
| 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 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,000,000 |
| 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 LIMITED (TUCO LTD) |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 1EZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | COMPLETE MEATS; JOHN SHEPPARD BUTCHERS; M C KELLY; OWEN TAYLOR & SONS; WELSH BROS FOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15100000 - Animal products, meat and meat products

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2018 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cb13df0-df3d-4dc3-8403-50c5260e3a02

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cb13df0-df3d-4dc3-8403-50c5260e3a02
  7th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=295221264
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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