GFC27 Supply & Distribution of Grocery, Frozen, Chilled & Catering Supplies

THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITEDcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-051ffbProcurement Act 2023SME suitableplanned
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Estimated value

goods

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

23 May 2025

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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.

Scope

Reference
CAT11080-TU
Total value
£0 including VAT
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 May 2027 to 30 Apr 2031
Main category
goods
CPV classifications
15000000
39222000
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)