Scope
Reference
CAT11077-TU
Description
The purpose of this planned procurement is to establish an open framework for the supply and distribution of a variety of Food & Drink concepts to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector).
The duration of this Open Framework is planned to be a maximum of 8 years.
The annual spend through the Open Framework is estimated at £3m
The total spend through the open framework (over the maximum 8 years) is estimated at £30m
The scope of products to be covered in the framework are as follows but not limited to:
Food : global cuisine concepts for example Asian, European (pizzas/pastas), Mexican, Rest of World.
Drink : hot/cold, alcoholic/non alcoholic concepts and solutions.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £0 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 1 June 2034
- 8 years, 1 day
Main category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15910000 - Distilled alcoholic beverages
- 15950000 - Non-distilled fermented beverages
- 15980000 - Non-alcoholic beverages
- 15982000 - Soft drinks
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
2 February 2026
Contracting authority
THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED
- Companies House: 06124779
Mitchell Charlesworth
Manchester
M2 5GP
United Kingdom
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)