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title: "GFC2018 Supply & Distribution of Grocery, Frozen & Chilled - AWARD"
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# GFC2018 Supply & Distribution of Grocery, Frozen & Chilled - AWARD

Buyer: TUCO LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff89b124-0411-4410-8109-8ebae2017fe6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves TUCO Ltd, which is seeking suppliers for the "GFC2018 Supply & Distribution of Grocery, Frozen & Chilled - AWARD" contract. This contract falls under the food, beverages, tobacco, and related products industry category. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2019 and expire on 31st March 2021. The total value of this contract is £300,000,000, and the procurement method used was a selective restricted procedure. Delivery locations include the United Kingdom and various territories, with the tender period closing on 7th October 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the food supply and distribution sector, particularly those specialising in grocery, frozen, and chilled foods. Large-scale suppliers that can meet the specific requirements for different lots are encouraged to participate. This is a prime opportunity for established foodservice providers to secure contracts with a considerable value and build lasting partnerships with organisations such as TUCO Ltd.

## Notice

Lot 1 Supply and Distribution of grocery and chilled foods for HE & FE. (Bidders who apply for this Lot are not permitted to apply for Lots 3 and 7) If you are applying for this Lot, please complete the project specific questions for this Lot within the Intend online questionnaire. Lot 2 Supply and Distribution of frozen and chilled foods for HE & FE. (Bidders who apply for this Lot are not permitted to apply for Lots 3 and 7) If you are applying for this Lot, please complete the project specific questions for this Lot within the Intend online questionnaire. Lot 3 Supply and Distribution of chilled foods for HE & FE. If you are applying for this Lot, please complete the project specific questions for this Lot within the Intend online questionnaire. Lot 4 Supply and Distribution of grocery, frozen and chilled foods for HE & FE. (Bidders who apply for this Lot are not permitted to apply for Lots 3 and 7) If you are applying for this Lot, please complete the project specific questions for this Lot within the Intend online questionnaire. Lot 5 Supply and Distribution of grocery and chilled foods for LA's and other members. (Bidders who apply for this Lot are not permitted to apply for Lots 3 and 7) If you are applying for this Lot, please complete the project specific questions for this Lot within the Intend online questionnaire. Lot 6 Supply and Distribution of frozen and chilled foods for LA's and other members. (Bidders who apply for this Lot are not permitted to apply for Lots 3 and 7) If you are applying for this Lot, please complete the project specific questions for this Lot within the Intend online questionnaire. Lot 7 Supply and Distribution of chilled foods for for LA's and other members. If you are applying for this Lot, please complete the project specific questions for this Lot within the Intend online questionnaire. Lot 8 Supply and Distribution of grocery, frozen and chilled foods for LA's and other members. (Bidders who apply for this Lot are not permitted to apply for Lots 3 and 7) If you are applying for this Lot, please complete the project specific questions for this Lot within the Intend online questionnaire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/644dee44-afa7-4ecb-9bb8-7f39fd019242 |
| 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 | 9 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000,000 |
| 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 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 | 18 |
| Supplier names | BATLEYS FOODSERVICE; BFS GROUP LTD T/A BIDFOOD; BLAKEMORE FOODSERVICE; BRAKES; CLEGG'S CHILLED FOOD SERVICE; CREED FOODSERVICE; FIFE CREAMERY; GC BIRCHALL; H.N.NUTTALL; HARLECH FOODSERVICE; KFF FOODSERVICE; LOMOND FINE FOODS; MKG (FOOD PRODUCTS; PHILIP DENNIS FOODSERVICE; THE LITTLE FOOD; TREVORS FOODSERVICE; TURNER & PRICE; YEARSLEY GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 9 May 2019 at 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/644dee44-afa7-4ecb-9bb8-7f39fd019242

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/644dee44-afa7-4ecb-9bb8-7f39fd019242
  9th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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