Published date: 11 July 2024

Last edited date: 12 July 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 7 August 2024, 11pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Label dispensers - 30179000

  • Self-adhesive labels - 30192800

  • Labels - 30199760

    • Disposable catering supplies - 39222100

    • Cleaning cloths - 39525800

    • Cleaning and polishing products - 39800000

    • Cleaning products - 39830000

Location of contract

M2 5GP

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

IT-11-138-CAT11070-TU

Published date

11 July 2024

Closing date

7 August 2024

Closing time

11pm

Contract start date

1 October 2024

Contract end date

30 September 2026

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd) is a not-for-profit company limited by member guarantee. An objective of The University Caterers Organisation Limited is to seek opportunities to exploit economies of scale available by combining the requirements of our Members who consist of individual universities, colleges and other institutions of higher and further education and other public sector bodies. By utilising the collective purchasing opportunities of our Members we assist them in achieving value for money within their purchasing activities, which may be on a national, inter-regional or regional basis.

TUCO acts as purchasing agent in obtaining tenders and/or entering into negotiations and/or contracts for the supply of specific goods and/or services; and to confer, consult and maintain contact and co-operate with any authorities, associations, societies, institutions and relevant bodies whose work is appropriate to the work of the Company.

Please refer to the 'TUCO Ltd Guidance Notes to Tenderers' and other tender documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender. Evaluation is a combination of Pass/Fail questions and scored weighted responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs

The requirement of this framework contract is for the Supply and Distribution of Catering Disposable Products, Kitchen Chemicals, Allergen Labelling and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO.

This Agreement is open to the current and future member Institutions & affiliated Public Sector bodies.
This will be an open procedure and ALL questions and documents will need to be completed and uploaded within the timescale given. Please ensure all relevant documents are completed and uploaded to InTend by the deadline stated in the tender documents.

FRAMEWORK SCOPE:
Lot 1 Catering Disposable Products
To supply catering disposable items often found in fast food restaurants, takeout restaurants and kiosks, and catering establishments.

Lot 2 Reusable Alternatives to Takeout Disposables (with branding options)
To supply sustainable 'To Go' alternatives to catering disposables. Such containers are to enable institutions to collect and re-use as required as part of their catering operations.

Lot 3 Kitchen Chemicals & Light Cleaning Accessories
To supply kitchen catering cleaning products and light cleaning accessories used to remove dirt, including dust, stains, bad smells, etc. within a catering environment.

Lot 4 Food Labels & Allergen Labelling Printer Systems
To supply Allergen Labels and Software Systems as per the Food and Allergen Labelling Legislation required when labelling food in a catering environment.

Lot 5 All Categories - One Stop Shop
The one stop shop Lot has been added for providers that are able to offer the majority of products acr...

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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

About the buyer

Contact name

Natalie Phillips

Address

3rd Floor
44 Peter Street
Manchester
M2 5GP
United Kingdom

Telephone

07399 487448

Email

natalie.phillips@tuco.ac.uk