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title: "Provision of temporary and permanent catering staff"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LTD (TUCO LTD)"
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# Provision of temporary and permanent catering staff

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LTD (TUCO LTD)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f065d31c-f350-4066-b646-ab75113e8685

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## Summary

The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd) is conducting a tender for the provision of temporary and permanent catering staff, with a total estimated value of £15,000,000. This procurement, classified under CPV code 79620000, is part of the services sector and is set to take place primarily in the UK. The tender period closes on 30 April 2021, with a contract term that begins on 1 September 2021 and runs until 31 August 2026. The procurement method is a selective process, adhering to a restricted procedure, where potential suppliers are expected to offer flexible recruitment services tailored to the varying needs of TUCO's member institutions.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses engaged in recruitment and staffing services, particularly those specialised in the catering sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, given the tender's focus on fulfilling diverse staffing requirements with adaptable service offerings. As each member institution may specify different service needs, suppliers with the capability to personalise their solutions will have an advantage in securing contracts through this framework.

## Notice

Provision of recruitment services for temporary and permanent catering staff to members of TUCO. Members operate across the UK. The majority of the requirement will be for temporary catering staff, with some requirements for permanent and fixed-term catering staff. Users of this framework may choose to use all or part of the scope of this agreement. Member Institutions may have differing needs in service delivery, and therefore suppliers will need to offer a degree of flexibility and tailoring in their service. The Framework Specification sets out the core requirements, which are the fundamental services and deliverables that the supplier should be able to offer, as well as some additional non-core or desirable services. However, specific details of the service required will be provided by each Members Institution prior to commencement of their individual call-off Contract. The Specification is included in the tender documents, potential providers should ensure that they read.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/169a67a4-b99a-452c-b859-e018d670fa06 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2021 at 13:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/169a67a4-b99a-452c-b859-e018d670fa06

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/169a67a4-b99a-452c-b859-e018d670fa06
  30th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=582685262
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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