Scope
Reference
CAT11080-TU
Description
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 £80m
The total spend through the (closed) framework (over the maximum 4 years) is estimated at £320m
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.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £0 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2027 to 1 May 2031
- 4 years, 1 day
Main category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 39222000 - Catering supplies
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
2 September 2026
Contracting authority
THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED
- Companies House: 06124779
Mitchell Charlesworth
Manchester
M2 5GP
United Kingdom
Email: info@tuco.ac.uk
Website: http://www.tuco.ac.uk
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)