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

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  "date": "2025-05-23T09:17:23+01:00",
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  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-COH-06124779",
    "name": "THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED"
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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).\nThe duration of this (closed) framework is planned to be a maximum of 4 years.\nThe annual spend through the (closed) Framework is estimated at £80m\nThe total spend through the (closed) framework (over the maximum 4 years) is estimated at £320m\nThe scope of products to be covered in the framework are as follows but not limited to:\ncanned and dried fruit and vegetables, baking products, rice, pasta, sauces,\nbeverages, cheese, milk, bacon, cured meats, sandwich fillings and all other grocery,\nambient and chilled foods.\nmeat, poultry, fish, chips, vegetables, bread, patisserie, vienoisserie, cheese, milk, bacon, cured meats,\nsandwich fillings and any other frozen and chilled foods.\nmeat, poultry, fish, cheese, bacon, yoghurts, sandwich fillings and any other chilled foods.\nspecialist vegan and vegetarian food products suitable for use in foodservice.\nRelevant catering supplies\nIt 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.",
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      "futureNoticeDate": "2026-09-01T23:59:59+00:00"
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      "name": "THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED",
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        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Manchester",
        "postalCode": "M2 5GP",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Mitchell Charlesworth"
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