--- title: "Provision of catering (food/drink/technology/equipment) innovation and concept solutions" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a2bd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a2bd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a2bd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a2bd.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LTD (TUCO LTD)" published: "2021-04-06" --- # Provision of catering (food/drink/technology/equipment) innovation and concept solutions Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LTD (TUCO LTD) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a2bd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a2bd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a2bd.json) ## Summary The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd) is currently in the Tender stage of a procurement process for the provision of catering innovation and concept solutions. This tender, titled "Provision of catering (food/drink/technology/equipment) innovation and concept solutions," falls under the goods category specifically related to fast-food products. The total estimated value of the contract is £75,000,000, and the deadline for submissions is set for 7th May 2021. The procurement method used is a selective process under a restricted procedure, allowing for a maximum of 999 participants across various institutions primarily located in the United Kingdom. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in catering solutions, food and beverage innovation, or related technology and equipment. Potential bidders could range from suppliers of diverse culinary styles—including European, Asian, and American cuisines—to those offering specialised products like desserts, bakery items, and non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. With a strong emphasis on innovation and the ability to enhance existing catering provisions, businesses that can demonstrate unique concepts and value-added solutions will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this lucrative contract. ## Notice Establishment of new DPS agreement for renewal of the supply of catering innovation and concept solutions (food, drink and technology/equipment). Lot 1 European Food ; Lot 2 Asian Food; Lot 3 North & South American Food; Lot 4 ROW Food; Lot 5 Sweet treats; Lot 6 Bakery, Bread & Coffee shop; Lot 7 Drinks (non-alcoholic); Lot 8 Drinks (alcoholic); Lot 9 Premium concepts; Lot 10 Rented space / licenced or "master licensee" model; Lot 11 Technology. Members operate across the UK. ### Lot Information European Food To carry out a tender process for the supply of European Food based concepts that provide members with innovative and or/food solutions that add value to or enhance their existing catering provision. Renewal: Due to be renewed after 5 years Asian Food To carry out a tender process for the supply of Asian Food based concepts that provide members with innovative and or/food solutions that add value to or enhance their existing catering provision. Renewal: Due to be renewed after 5 years North & South American Food To carry out a tender process for the supply of North & South American Food based concepts that provide members with innovative and or/food solutions that add value to or enhance their existing catering provision. Renewal: Due to be renewed after 5 years Rest of World ROW Food To carry out a tender process for the supply of Rest of World Food based concepts that provide members with innovative and or/food solutions that add value to or enhance their existing catering provision. Renewal: Due to be renewed after 5 years Sweet treats To carry out a tender process for the supply of sweet dessert style food based concepts that provide members with innovative and or/food solutions that add value to or enhance their existing catering provision. Renewal: Due to be renewed after 5 years Bakery, Bread & Coffee shop To carry out a tender process for the supply of Bakery, Bread & Coffee shop concepts (including bakery ingredients) that provide members with innovative and or/food solutions that add value to or enhance their existing catering provision. Renewal: Due to be renewed after 5 years Drinks (non-alcoholic) To carry out a tender process for the supply of Drinks (non-alcoholic) based concepts that provide members with innovative and or/drink solutions that add value to or enhance their existing catering provision. Renewal: Due to be renewed after 5 years Drinks (alcoholic) To carry out a tender process for the supply of Alcoholic drink based concepts that provide members with innovative and or/drink solutions that add value to or enhance their existing catering provision. Renewal: Due to be renewed after 5 years Premium concepts To carry out a tender process for the supply of Premium Food and Drink based concepts that provide members with innovative and or/food solutions that add value to or enhance their existing catering provision. Renewal: Due to be renewed after 5 years Rented space / licenced or "master licensee" model To carry out a tender process for the supply of Premium Food and Drink based concepts that provide members with innovative and or/food solutions that add value to or enhance their existing catering provision. Renewal: Due to be renewed after 5 years Technology/Equipment (for Catering environments) To carry out a tender process for the supply of (Catering based) technology/equipment that provide members with innovative and or/food/drink solutions that add value to or enhance their existing catering provision. Renewal: Due to be renewed after 5 years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006988-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 7 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 42 - Industrial machinery - 48 - Software package and information systems - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 15555000 - Ice cream and similar products - 15612120 - Breadmaking flour - 15612410 - Cake mixes - 15810000 - Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes - 15811100 - Bread - 15811500 - Prepared bread products - 15812000 - Pastry goods and cakes - 15812100 - Pastry goods - 15833100 - Desserts - 15842000 - Chocolate and sugar confectionery - 15860000 - Coffee, tea and related products - 15894600 - Sandwich fillings - 15895000 - Fast-food products - 15910000 - Distilled alcoholic beverages - 15980000 - Non-alcoholic beverages - 42968100 - Drinks dispensers - 48110000 - Point of sale (POS) software package - 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services - 55320000 - Meal-serving services - 55400000 - Beverage-serving services ## Release History - 6 Apr 2021 at 11:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006988-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://hepcw.procureweb.ac.uk/ - http://neupg.procureweb.ac.uk/ - http://new.wales.gov.uk/?lang=en - http://supc.procureweb.ac.uk/aboutsupc-members - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/home.htm - http://www.assemblywales.org - http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/D11/ - http://www.edubase.gov.uksearchxhtml;4767F89630A039E98FE593093D577013?page=members - http://www.lupc.ac.uk/ - http://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/Pages/AcuteTrustListing.aspx - http://www.procurementforhousing.co.uk/membership/membership - http://www.tenantservicesauthority.org/ - http://www.tuco.ac.uk - http://www.tuco.org/buy/clients - http://www.ukmsl.com/client/nusconnect/ - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=583088948 - https://www.sell2wales.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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