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title: "GFC27 Supply & Distribution of Grocery, Frozen, Chilled & Catering Supplies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051ffb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED"
published: "2025-05-23"
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# GFC27 Supply & Distribution of Grocery, Frozen, Chilled & Catering Supplies

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051ffb

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## Summary

The University Caterers Organisation Limited, located in Manchester, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "GFC27 Supply & Distribution of Grocery, Frozen, Chilled & Catering Supplies." This procurement, set in the UKD33 region, focuses on the goods category, specifically within the food, beverages, and catering supplies industry. The initiative aims to establish a closed framework agreement lasting up to four years, commencing from 1st May 2027 and ending by 30th April 2031. The estimated total spend over this period is approximately £320 million. Suppliers interested in participating should note key dates, such as the future notice date set for 1st September 2026, as part of the procurement's communication plan.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and distribution of a wide range of grocery, frozen, and chilled foods as well as catering supplies. Enterprises capable of providing a comprehensive array of products, including meat, poultry, fish, and specialist vegan and vegetarian options, will find this framework particularly beneficial. The likelihood of including a one-stop shop option within this framework encourages larger scale suppliers to participate. SMEs that can offer full scope services for each lot and are keen on expanding their market in the public sector will find this framework appealing due to the extensive network of TUCO members, including universities, colleges, and local authorities throughout the UK.

## Notice

The purpose of this planned procurement is to establish a (closed) framework for the supply and distribution of Grocery, Frozen, Chilled foods and Catering supplies to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges, Local Authorities and the wider Public Sector). The duration of this (closed) framework is planned to be a maximum of 4 years. The annual spend through the (closed) Framework is estimated at PS80m The total spend through the (closed) framework (over the maximum 4 years) is estimated at PS320m The scope of products to be covered in the framework are as follows but not limited to: canned and dried fruit and vegetables, baking products, rice, pasta, sauces, beverages, cheese, milk, bacon, cured meats, sandwich fillings and all other grocery, ambient and chilled foods. meat, poultry, fish, chips, vegetables, bread, patisserie, vienoisserie, cheese, milk, bacon, cured meats, sandwich fillings and any other frozen and chilled foods. meat, poultry, fish, cheese, bacon, yoghurts, sandwich fillings and any other chilled foods. specialist vegan and vegetarian food products suitable for use in foodservice. Relevant catering supplies It is envisaged that suppliers will be able to cover the full scope of products for each lot. The framework is likely to include the option of a one-stop shop.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025546-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 May 2027 - 30 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 5GP |
| 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
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 39222000 - Catering supplies

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 08:17 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025546-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025546-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tuco.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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