Tender

Fresh Fish and Seafood

  • TUCO Ltd

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-004278

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04dd14

Published 10 February 2025, 8:59am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

TUCO Ltd

c/o Mitchell Charlesworth, 3rd Floor , 44 Peter Street

Manchester

M2 5GP

Contact

Hannah Myton-Wright

Email

Hannah.Myton@tuco.ac.uk

Telephone

+44 1617133422

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.tuco.ac.uk

Buyer's address

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

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

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

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

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

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Education


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Fresh Fish and Seafood

Reference number

CAT11073-TU

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 03311000 - Fish

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

The purpose of this contract is for the supply and distribution of fresh fish and seafood to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector).The scope of products to be covered in the framework are as follows but not limited to:o Fresh Fish (Salmon, Cod, Haddock etc.) - supplied whole, filleted, to specification etc.o Shellfish (crab, mussels, oysters, scallops)o Cephalopods (squid, cuttlefish)o A small selection of frozen fish to include MSC and ASC approved productso Smoked and processed fish/fish productso Selection of chilled deli products (to include complimentary sauces, herbs and other relevant ingredients)It is envisaged that suppliers will be able to cover the full scope of products. The tender will be lotted geographically (13 Lots) and TUCO Ltd are seeking suppliers who can supply these products which should be cost effective and supplied in a sustainable manner.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £10,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

London

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 03311000 - Fish
  • 03312200 - Shellfish
  • 15211000 - Fish fillets
  • 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
  • 15234000 - Smoked fish
  • 03311100 - Flat fish
  • 03310000 - Fish, crustaceans and aquatic products
  • 03311200 - Fish of the cod family
  • 15253000 - Shellfish products
  • 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish
  • 15211100 - Fresh fish fillets

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The purpose of this contract is for the supply and distribution of fresh fish and seafood to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector) operating in London.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £3,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance.

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 7

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

Please refer to the documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

North West

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 03311000 - Fish
  • 15211100 - Fresh fish fillets
  • 03312200 - Shellfish
  • 15211000 - Fish fillets
  • 15234000 - Smoked fish
  • 03311100 - Flat fish
  • 03310000 - Fish, crustaceans and aquatic products
  • 03311200 - Fish of the cod family
  • 15253000 - Shellfish products
  • 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
  • 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The purpose of this contract is for the supply and distribution of fresh fish and seafood to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector) operating in the North West.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £1,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance.

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 5

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

Please refer to the documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

North East

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 03311000 - Fish
  • 03312200 - Shellfish
  • 15211000 - Fish fillets
  • 15210000 - Fish fillets, fish livers and roe
  • 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish
  • 15234000 - Smoked fish
  • 03311100 - Flat fish
  • 03310000 - Fish, crustaceans and aquatic products
  • 03311200 - Fish of the cod family
  • 15253000 - Shellfish products
  • 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
  • 15211100 - Fresh fish fillets

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The purpose of this contract is for the supply and distribution of fresh fish and seafood to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector) operating in the North East.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £500,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance.

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 4

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

Please refer to the documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Yorkshire and The Humber

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 03311000 - Fish
  • 15211100 - Fresh fish fillets
  • 03312200 - Shellfish
  • 15211000 - Fish fillets
  • 15234000 - Smoked fish
  • 03311100 - Flat fish
  • 03310000 - Fish, crustaceans and aquatic products
  • 03311200 - Fish of the cod family
  • 15253000 - Shellfish products
  • 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
  • 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The purpose of this contract is for the supply and distribution of fresh fish and seafood to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector) operating in Yorkshire & The Humber.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £500,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance.

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 4

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

Please refer to the documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

West Midlands

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 03311000 - Fish
  • 03312200 - Shellfish
  • 15211000 - Fish fillets
  • 15234000 - Smoked fish
  • 03311100 - Flat fish
  • 03310000 - Fish, crustaceans and aquatic products
  • 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish
  • 03311200 - Fish of the cod family
  • 15253000 - Shellfish products
  • 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
  • 15211100 - Fresh fish fillets

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The purpose of this contract is for the supply and distribution of fresh fish and seafood to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector) operating in the West Midlands.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £1,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance.

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 7

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

Please refer to the documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

East Midlands

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 03311000 - Fish
  • 03312200 - Shellfish
  • 15211000 - Fish fillets
  • 15210000 - Fish fillets, fish livers and roe
  • 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
  • 15234000 - Smoked fish
  • 03311100 - Flat fish
  • 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish
  • 03311200 - Fish of the cod family
  • 15119600 - Fish meat
  • 15211100 - Fresh fish fillets

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The purpose of this contract is for the supply and distribution of fresh fish and seafood to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector) operating in the East Midlands.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £1,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance.

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 7

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

Please refer to the documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

South East

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 03311000 - Fish
  • 15211100 - Fresh fish fillets
  • 03312200 - Shellfish
  • 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish
  • 15210000 - Fish fillets, fish livers and roe
  • 15234000 - Smoked fish
  • 03311100 - Flat fish
  • 03310000 - Fish, crustaceans and aquatic products
  • 03311200 - Fish of the cod family
  • 15253000 - Shellfish products
  • 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The purpose of this contract is for the supply and distribution of fresh fish and seafood to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector) operating in the South East.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £1,500,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance.

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 7

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

Please refer to the documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

South West

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 03311000 - Fish
  • 15211100 - Fresh fish fillets
  • 03312200 - Shellfish
  • 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish
  • 15210000 - Fish fillets, fish livers and roe
  • 15234000 - Smoked fish
  • 03311100 - Flat fish
  • 03310000 - Fish, crustaceans and aquatic products
  • 03311200 - Fish of the cod family
  • 15119600 - Fish meat
  • 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The purpose of this contract is for the supply and distribution of fresh fish and seafood to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector) operating in the South West.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance.

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 3

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

Please refer to the documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

East

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 03311000 - Fish
  • 15211100 - Fresh fish fillets
  • 03312200 - Shellfish
  • 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
  • 15210000 - Fish fillets, fish livers and roe
  • 15234000 - Smoked fish
  • 03311100 - Flat fish
  • 03310000 - Fish, crustaceans and aquatic products
  • 03311200 - Fish of the cod family
  • 15253000 - Shellfish products
  • 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The purpose of this contract is for the supply and distribution of fresh fish and seafood to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector) operating in the East.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance.

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 5

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

Please refer to the documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

North Wales

Lot No

10

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 03311000 - Fish
  • 15211100 - Fresh fish fillets
  • 03312200 - Shellfish
  • 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
  • 15210000 - Fish fillets, fish livers and roe
  • 15234000 - Smoked fish
  • 03311100 - Flat fish
  • 03310000 - Fish, crustaceans and aquatic products
  • 03311200 - Fish of the cod family
  • 15253000 - Shellfish products
  • 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The purpose of this contract is for the supply and distribution of fresh fish and seafood to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector) operating in North Wales.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance.

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 3

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

Please refer to the documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

South Wales

Lot No

11

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 03311000 - Fish
  • 15211100 - Fresh fish fillets
  • 03312200 - Shellfish
  • 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
  • 15210000 - Fish fillets, fish livers and roe
  • 15234000 - Smoked fish
  • 03311100 - Flat fish
  • 03310000 - Fish, crustaceans and aquatic products
  • 03311200 - Fish of the cod family
  • 15253000 - Shellfish products
  • 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The purpose of this contract is for the supply and distribution of fresh fish and seafood to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector) operating in South Wales.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance.

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 3

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

Please refer to the documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Scotland

Lot No

12

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 03311000 - Fish
  • 15211100 - Fresh fish fillets
  • 03312200 - Shellfish
  • 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
  • 15243000 - Preparations of fish
  • 15234000 - Smoked fish
  • 03311100 - Flat fish
  • 03310000 - Fish, crustaceans and aquatic products
  • 03311200 - Fish of the cod family
  • 15211000 - Fish fillets
  • 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The purpose of this contract is for the supply and distribution of fresh fish and seafood to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector) operating in Scotland.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance.

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 3

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

Please refer to the documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Northern Ireland

Lot No

13

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 03311000 - Fish
  • 15211100 - Fresh fish fillets
  • 03312200 - Shellfish
  • 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
  • 15210000 - Fish fillets, fish livers and roe
  • 15234000 - Smoked fish
  • 03311100 - Flat fish
  • 03310000 - Fish, crustaceans and aquatic products
  • 03311200 - Fish of the cod family
  • 15253000 - Shellfish products
  • 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The purpose of this contract is for the supply and distribution of fresh fish and seafood to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector) operating in Northern Ireland.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance.

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 3

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

Please refer to the documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender.


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Framework agreement with several operators

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 10

In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:

Do not envisage duration of framework agreement exceeding 4 years.

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

12 March 2025

Local time

12:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

six.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

six.3) Additional information

This contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Tender will be carried out using e-Procurement software InTend. If you wish to register your interest in this procurement, please register on the following web site (https://intendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home). The tender will follow the restricted process. Details on this process can be viewed within the tender documents. The Agreement will be awarded based on MEAT (Most Economically Advantageous Tender). Permissible users of this Agreement include:TUCO Member and Associate Member Authorities • TUCO Members (https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs )Local authority councils: • England Scotland and Wales Local Councils• Northern Ireland Local Councils• Conwy CBC, • Denbighshire CC, • Flintshire CC, • Wrexham CBC, • Sefton Council, • Halton BC, • Cheshire West and Chester Council, • South Ribble Borough Council, • Liverpool City Council, • Wirral BC, • Rochdale MBC, • Northumberland CC• any other Local AuthoritiesEducational establishments: • Schools in England• Schools in Wales• Educational Establishments in England and Wales• Schools in Scotland• Educational Establishments in Scotland• Schools and Educational Establishments in Northern Ireland• England Scotland and Wales Higher Education• Northern Ireland Higher Education• Education TrustsPolice, fire and rescue, maritime and coastguard agency emergency services:• UK Police Forces• England Fire and Rescue Services• Scotland Fire and Rescue Services• Wales Fire and Rescue Services• Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Services• UK Maritime & Coastguard AgencyNHS bodies, the HSC (Northern Ireland) and ambulance services: England NHS Scotland NHSWales NHS Northern Ireland HSCEngland Ambulance ServiceScotland Ambulance ServiceWales Ambulance ServiceNorthern Ireland Ambulance ServiceLocal Authorities, Research Councils www.rcuk.ac.uk, NHS TrustsCentral government departments and their agencies: England / UK Central GovernmentScotland GovernmentWales GovernmentNorthern Ireland GovernmentRegistered charities: England and Wales Registered CharitiesScotland Registered CharitiesNorthern Ireland Registered CharitiesHospice Quality PartnershipRegistered social landlords: government funded, not-for-profit organisations that provide affordable housing. They include housing associations, trusts and cooperatives. England Social LandlordsScotland Social LandlordsWales Social LandlordsNorthern Ireland Social LandlordsAll 700 plus current members of Procurement for Housing (PfH) and any future members, details of current membership for PfH can be found here; http://www.procurementforhousing.co.uk/membership/membership_list.Please refer to the following websites for a full list of RSL`s http://www.tenantservicesauthority.org/ orhttp: NUSSLhttp://www.ukmsl.com/client/nusconnect/ The member organisations above are located throughout the UK, including England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.Public sector buying organisations: http://www.hefce.ac.uk/unicoll/ http://www.tuco.org/buy/clients); SUPC members see http://supc.procureweb.ac.uk/aboutsupc-members; APUC members see http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/home.htm; NWUPC members see www.nwupc.ac.uk; NEUPC members see http://neupg.procureweb.ac.uk/; HEPCW members see http://hepcw.procureweb.ac.uk/; LUPC members see http://www.lupc.ac.uk/; Academies; Further Education FE colleges and FE colleges via Crescent Purchasing Consortium (currently 170 colleges throughout the UK) any other member of CPCOther organisations: All Contracting Authorities as defined in Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015;The Agreement is also for use by but not limited to Crown Commercial Services;This Agreement may also be used by other public bodies as defined by the European Union

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

c/o Mitchell Charlesworth

3rd Floor, 44 Peter Street

Manchester

M2 5GP

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures

The authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill at the point information on award of contract is communicated to tenderers. This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to seek further debriefing from the contracting authority before the contract is entered into. Applicants have 2 working days from notification of the award decision to request additional debriefing and that information has to be provided a minimum of 3 working days before expiry of the standstill period.Such additional information should be requested from the address of the contracting authority of this contract notice. If an appeal regarding the award of a contract has not been successfully resolved the public contract regulations 2006 (SI 2006 No 5) provide aggrieved parties who have been harmed or at risk of harm by breach of the rules to action in the high court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Any such action must be brought promptly. Where a contract has been entered into the court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order the authority to amend any document and may award damages. If the contract has been entered into the court may only award damages.

six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

TUCO Ltd

c/o Mitchell Charlesworth, 3rd Floor, 44 Peter Street

Manchester

M2 5GP

Country

United Kingdom