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title: "Supply and Distribution of Butchered Meat and Poultry"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02cf94"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED (TUCO LTD)"
published: "2022-02-04"
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# Supply and Distribution of Butchered Meat and Poultry

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED (TUCO LTD)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02cf94

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## Summary

The University Caterers Organisation Limited (TUCO Ltd) is facilitating a tender for the "Supply and Distribution of Butchered Meat and Poultry," aimed at providing fresh butchered meat and poultry to various institutions as part of its framework agreement. Located in Manchester, UK, this goods procurement process is currently in the active stage. The tender period ends on 6th September 2021, with a contract value of £28 million and a contract duration extending from 1st January 2022 to 31st December 2025, including potential extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the meat supply and distribution industry, particularly those offering fresh butchered products, processed meats, and specialty items such as Halal, Kosher, and organic options. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or large suppliers with the capacity to meet the requirements for quality and pricing criteria would be well-suited to compete. With a strong focus on the supply chain supporting educational institutions, businesses can leverage this procurement to expand their reach in the public sector.

## Notice

The supply and distribution of fresh butchered meat and poultry (and associated products) to members of TUCO Ltd. Scope to include:Fresh Butchered Meat Pork, Lamb, Beef, Ox, Veal: Joints, cuts, fillets, carcasses and whole animals for catering coursesGame: Venison, Rabbit, Pheasant Sundries: e.g. Butchers String and nets Processed meats: Haggis, Sausages, Black Pudding, Bacon, Gammon, Burgers, pre-prepared kebabs, Chorizo Pre-prepared items: Prepped, filled and coated meats (e.g. Chicken Kiev), Cooked Meats, Specialty pies, patesPoultry: Chicken, Turkey, Duck; PoussinSpecialty Eggs: Duck and Quail Options including: Halal, Kosher, Red Tractor, Organic, Higher Welfare, Special Diets (e.g. gluten free sausages)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply and distribution of fresh butchered meat & poultry to TUCO member institutions. Additional information: Please refer to the following documents for details on who can access this agreement: Contract Notice and Further Competition Buyer's Guide available under framework documents at www.tuco.ac.uk

Renewal: Two year (24 month) minimum duration with a 2 x 12 month optional extension periods up to a maximum 4 year period in total.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003291-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Likely to be re-tendered to replace agreement about to expire in June/June 2025 for new framework start date of 1st January 2026. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,000,000 |
| Lots value | £28,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED (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 | 21 |
| Supplier names | BFS GROUP LTD - T/A BIDFOOD; BRAKE BROS; BRITISH PREMIUM MEATS; CASTELL HOWELL FOODS; CMB FOODS; COUNTRY VALLEY FOODS; COUNTY FOODS; DOUGLAS WILLIS; HARLECH FOODSERVICE; J FREEMAN & SONS LIMITED T/A FREEMAN CATERING BUTCHERS; JOHN SHEPPARD BUTCHERS; M C KELLY; MCLAYS; MEDINA QUAY MEATS LTD (TRADING AS MEDINA FOODSERVICE; MIDLAND FOODS; MJ BIRTWISTLE; MRS J C ALTHAM AND SONS; OWEN TAYLOR & SONS; SOLENT BUTCHERS; UNDERWOOD MEAT COMPANY T/A NORTHERN CATERING BUTCHERS; WILLIAM WHITE MEATS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15110000 - Meat
- 15130000 - Meat products

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2022 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003291-2022
- 2 Aug 2021 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018470-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tuco.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home
- https://www.tuco.ac.uk

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