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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Pipeline / planning |
| Buyer: | THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Open procedure |
| Tender Status: | Pre-tender |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | £9,600,000 |
| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £11,520,000 |
| Release Date: | 25 September 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | — |
| Contract Start Date: | 1 December 2027 (Estimated) |
| Contract End Date: | 30 November 2035 (Estimated) |
| Contract Duration: | 8.1 years |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-077a3d |
| Notice Reference: | 090870-2026 |
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TUCO intends to establish an Open Framework for Catering Technologies and Services, covering technology solutions used by TUCO member institutions (higher education, further education, healthcare, local authority and other member organisations) to run their catering operations. The Framework is anticipated to be structured into six Lots: P2P System; Food Safety & Compliance; Digital Signage; EPOS (Point of Sale); Greenhouse Gas Calculator; and Food Waste Management Systems. Estimated annual value is £1.2m; £9.6m over 8 years Open Framework (a scheme of successive frameworks under section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023), anticipated to be awarded following the Open procedure. This Pipeline Notice provides advance notice of TUCO's intention to establish an Open Framework for Catering Technologies and Services. A UK2 Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) will follow in due course, which will include a supplier questionnaire to gather feedback from potential suppliers on the proposed Lot structure, commercial models, and market capability ahead of the tender. Suppliers interested in this opportunity are encouraged to look out for the UK2 notice and to respond to the questionnaire when published.
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