Opportunity

Provision of catering (food/drink/technology/equipment) innovation and concept solutions

  • The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd)

F02: Contract notice

Notice reference: 2021/S 000-006988

Published 6 April 2021, 12:32pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd)

3rd Floor National House, 36 St Ann Street

Manchester

M2 7LE

Email

info@tuco.ac.uk

Telephone

+44 1617133420

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.tuco.ac.uk

Buyer's address

www.tuco.ac.uk

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

Provision of catering (food/drink/technology/equipment) innovation and concept solutions

Reference number

CAT11053-TU

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 15895000 - Fast-food products

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

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.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £75,000,000

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

European Food

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 15895000 - Fast-food products

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

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

60

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Due to be renewed after 5 years

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

Envisaged minimum number: 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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Asian Food

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 15895000 - Fast-food products

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

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

60

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Due to be renewed after 5 years

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

Envisaged minimum number: 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) Description

two.2.1) Title

North & South American Food

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 15895000 - Fast-food products

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

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

60

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Due to be renewed after 5 years

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

Envisaged minimum number: 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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Rest of World ROW Food

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 15895000 - Fast-food products

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

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

60

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Due to be renewed after 5 years

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

Envisaged minimum number: 1

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Sweet treats

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 15812000 - Pastry goods and cakes
  • 15833100 - Desserts
  • 15555000 - Ice cream and similar products

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

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

60

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Due to be renewed after 5 years

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

Envisaged minimum number: 2

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Bakery, Bread & Coffee shop

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 15612120 - Breadmaking flour
  • 15810000 - Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes
  • 15811100 - Bread
  • 15811500 - Prepared bread products
  • 15612410 - Cake mixes
  • 15894600 - Sandwich fillings
  • 15842000 - Chocolate and sugar confectionery

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

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

60

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Due to be renewed after 5 years

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

Envisaged minimum number: 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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Drinks (non-alcoholic)

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 15980000 - Non-alcoholic beverages
  • 42968100 - Drinks dispensers

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

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

60

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Due to be renewed after 5 years

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

Envisaged minimum number: 2

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Drinks (alcoholic)

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 15910000 - Distilled alcoholic beverages
  • 42968100 - Drinks dispensers

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

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

60

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Due to be renewed after 5 years

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

Envisaged minimum number: 2

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Premium concepts

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 15895000 - Fast-food products
  • 15980000 - Non-alcoholic beverages
  • 15860000 - Coffee, tea and related products
  • 15810000 - Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes
  • 15812100 - Pastry goods

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

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

60

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Due to be renewed after 5 years

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

Envisaged minimum number: 2

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Rented space / licenced or “master licensee” model

Lot No

10

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 15895000 - Fast-food products
  • 15980000 - Non-alcoholic beverages
  • 15860000 - Coffee, tea and related products
  • 15810000 - Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes
  • 15812100 - Pastry goods

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

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

60

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Due to be renewed after 5 years

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

Envisaged minimum number: 1

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Technology/Equipment (for Catering environments)

Lot No

11

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services
  • 55320000 - Meal-serving services
  • 55400000 - Beverage-serving services
  • 48110000 - Point of sale (POS) software package

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

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

60

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Due to be renewed after 5 years

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

Envisaged minimum number: 2

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


Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions

See tender documents

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


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

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

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

four.2) Administrative information

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

Date

7 May 2021

Local time

3:00pm

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

English


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

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

The contracting authority considers that 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.

The contracting authority considers that 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. Interested suppliers should register their interest in the first instance at

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home suppliers will then be able to access the Pre-Qualification documents. All tendering and communication will be done electronically via the InTend Host website. The contracting authority considers that 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, and the contract

will be awarded on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender. The Framework Agreement is for use by but not limited to various institutions of Higher Educationhttp:// www.hefce.ac.uk/unicoll/ (TUCO Ltd clients see 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) and any other member of CPC; 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 and any other Local Authorities http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/D11/ Directories/Localcouncils/AToZOfLocalCouncils/DG_A-Z_LG Education Establishments in England and Wales, maintained by the Department for Children, Schools and Families including Schools, Universities and Colleges http://www.edubase.gov.uksearchxhtml;4767F89630A039E98FE593093D577013?page=members http://www.assemblywales.org http://new.wales.gov.uk/?lang=en https://www.sell2wales.co.uk and NHS Trusts

http://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/Pages/AcuteTrustListing.aspx and this may include additional Local Authorities, Research Councils www.rcuk.ac.uk NHS Trusts and Police Authorities www.apa.police.uk Housing associations, registered social landlords(RSL's), arm's length management organisations. All 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/ or http: NUSSL http://www.ukmsl.com/client/nusconnect/ The member organisations above are located throughout the UK, including England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Framework Agreement is also for use by but not limited to Crown Commercial Services. This Framework may also be used by other public bodies as defined by the European Union.

To view this notice, please click here:

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GO Reference: GO-202146-PRO-18043493

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

TUCO Ltd

3rd Floor National House, 36 St Ann Street

Manchester

M2 7LE

Email

info@tuco.ac.uk

Telephone

+44 1617133420

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

http://www.tuco.ac.uk

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

TUCO Ltd

3rd Floor National House, 36 St Ann Street

Manchester

M2 7LE

Email

info@tuco.ac.uk

Telephone

+44 1617133420

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

http://www.tuco.ac.uk

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

TUCO Ltd

3rd Floor National House, 36 St Ann Street

Manchester

M2 7LE

Email

info@tuco.ac.uk

Telephone

+44 1617133420

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

http://www.tuco.ac.uk