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Published 11 Jul 2024, 17:47 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Supply and Distribution of Catering Disposables, Kitchen Chemicals, Allergen Labelling and Associated Products (DIPCHEM) 2024

Official notice

Authority: The University Caterers Organisation Limited (TUCO Ltd) (Education)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

Framework agreement5 lotsGoodsOpen procedureSME suitable
Sectors: Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages (30)Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products (39)Community & Cultural Services (98) Delivery: UK
Framework ceiling (notional)£48,000,000total for 5 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 19 Aug 2024awarded 20 Jan 2025
Lots 5see the lot list below

What is being bought5 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The purpose 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 current and future member Institutions an affiliated Public Sector bodies. The scope of products to be covered in the framework are as follows but not limited to Catering Disposable Products, Kitchen Chemicals, Light Cleaning Accessories, Allergen Labelling and Associated Products. 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. The framework agreement will be for 2 years plus the option to extend by 2 x 12 months. The contract start date is anticipated to be 1st October 2024 though this may change depending on the time to complete evaluations of submissions

  • Recurrence: Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 40 to 48 months

CPV: Cleaning and polishing products · Cleaning cloths · Cleaning products · Disposable catering supplies · Janitorial services · Label dispensers · Labels · Self-adhesive labels

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 20 suppliers · 25 bids on the busiest of 5 lots (1.3 per place) · 25 appointed (full)

Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure

5 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Catering Disposable ProductsAwardedRenewalPublished value£19,000,000

Disposable food packaging comprises of disposable items often found in fast food restaurants, takeout restaurants and kiosks, and catering establishments. Food serving items for picnics and parties are very similar. Typical disposable foodservice products are catering foil, cling film, catering gloves, takeaway food containers, plates, bowls, cups, utensils, doilies and tray papers. Additional information: Please refer to the TUCO Ltd 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 responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home ↗

Delivery: UK · Various member sites across all regions of the UK
Extensions: Anticipated contract start date is 1st October 2024 with option to extend by 2 x 1-year extensions up until 30.09.2028. This will be subject to performance.Variant bids: not allowed
39222100 Disposable catering supplies
Lot #2Reusable Alternatives to Takeout Disposables (with branding options)AwardedRenewalPublished value£250,000

This Lot focuses on the supply and distribution of sustainable (reusable / To-Go) alternatives to disposables cups and food packaging, which will reduce the use of single use cups and boxes and promote Use & Return schemes. TUCO members continue to seek environmentally friendly alternatives such as a keep cup scheme whereby the cups and packaging are sold to and reused by students and staff attracting a discount off drinks, food purchases made on campus or at outlets. Additional information: Please refer to the TUCO Ltd 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 responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home ↗

Delivery: UK · Various member sites across all regions of the UK
Extensions: Anticipated contract start date is 1st October 2024 with option to extend by 2 x 1-year extensions up until 30.09.2028. This will be subject to performance.Variant bids: not allowed
39222100 Disposable catering supplies
Lot #3Kitchen Chemicals and Light Cleaning AccessoriesAwardedRenewalPublished value£10,000,000

To supply kitchen catering cleaning products and light cleaning accessories used to disinfect, remove dirt, including dust, stains, bad smells, etc. within a catering environment. Cleaning agents used within catering outlets in the public sector. Additional information: Please refer to the TUCO Ltd 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 responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home ↗

Delivery: UK · Various member sites across all regions of the UK
Extensions: Anticipated contract start date is 1st October 2024 with option to extend by 2 x 1-year extensions up until 30.09.2028. This will be subject to performance.Variant bids: not allowed
39525800 Cleaning cloths39800000 Cleaning and polishing products39830000 Cleaning products
Lot #4Food Labels and Allergen Labelling Printer SystemsAwardedRenewalPublished value£300,000

To supply food and allergen Labels, and labelling printing systems as per the Food and Allergen Labelling Legislation required when labelling food in a catering environment. Additional information: Please refer to the TUCO Ltd 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 responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home ↗

Delivery: UK · Various member sites across all regions of the UK
Extensions: Anticipated contract start date is 1st October 2024 with option to extend by 2 x 1-year extensions up until 30.09.2028. This will be subject to performance.Variant bids: not allowed
30179000 Label dispensers30192800 Self-adhesive labels30199760 Labels
Lot #5All Categories - One Stop ShopAwardedRenewalPublished value£18,450,000

The one stop shop Lot has been added for providers that are able to offer the majority of products across all Lots. Successful suppliers across Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 will be eligible for Lot 5. Additional information: Please refer to the TUCO Ltd 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 responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home ↗

Delivery: UK · Various member sites across all regions of the UK
Extensions: Anticipated contract start date is 1st October 2024 with option to extend by 2 x 1-year extensions up until 30.09.2028. This will be subject to performance.Variant bids: not allowed
30179000 Label dispensers30192800 Self-adhesive labels30199760 Labels39222100 Disposable catering supplies39525800 Cleaning cloths39800000 Cleaning and polishing products

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 5 lots
Price: 100%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Quality is not the only award criterion. Award criteria were based on a combination of quality criterion and price criterion. All criteria and weightings are stated only in the procurement documents.: 50%
  • price: 50%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality is not the only award criterion. Award criteria were based on a combination of quality criterion and price criterion. All criteria and weightings are stated only in the procurement documents.: 50%
  • Price: 50
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    See Tender Documents

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 100 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 10 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
  • “Supply and Distribution of Catering Disposables, Kitchen Chemicals,…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 20 suppliers, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes · Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 40 to 48 months
First published
11 Jul 2024, 17:47 BST
Last source update
5 Mar 2025, 17:17 GMT
Award evaluation window
19 Aug 2024 – …
Authority reference
CAT11070-TU
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-008113
Classification (CPV)
Cleaning and polishing productsCleaning clothsCleaning productsDisposable catering suppliesJanitorial servicesLabel dispensersLabelsSelf-adhesive labels
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-047cc2 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Performance terms

See Tender Documents

Review and risk notes
Review procedure

The authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill at the point information on award of contract is communicated to tenderers. This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to seek further debriefing from the contracting authority before the contract is entered into. Applicants have 2 working days from notification of the award decision to request additional debriefing and that information has to be provided a minimum of 3 working days before expiry of the standstill period. Such additional information should be requested from the address of the contracting authority of this contract notice. If an appeal regarding the award of a contract has not been successfully resolved the public contract regulations 2006 (SI 2006 No 5) provide aggrieved parties who have been harmed or at risk of harm by breach of the rules to action in the high court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Any such action must be brought promptly. Where a contract has been entered into the court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order the authority to amend any document and may award damages. If the contract has been entered into the court may only award damages.

Publisher note: Permissible users of this Agreement include:TUCO Member and Associate Member Authorities • TUCO Members (https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs )Local authority councils: • England Scotland and Wales Local Councils• Northern Ireland Local Councils• Conwy CBC, • Denbighshire CC, • Flintshire CC, • Wrexham CBC, • Sefton Council, • Halton BC, • Cheshire West and Chester Council, • South Ribble Borough Council, • Liverpool City Council, • Wirral BC, • Rochdale MBC, • Northumberland CC• any other Local AuthoritiesEducational establishments: • Schools in England• Schools in Wales• Educational Establishments in England and Wales• Schools in Scotland• Educational Establishments in Scotland• Schools and Educational Establishments in Northern Ireland• England Scotland and Wales Higher Education• Northern Ireland Higher Education• Education TrustsPolice, fire and rescue, maritime and coastguard agency emergency services:• UK Police Forces• England Fire and Rescue Services• Scotland Fire and Rescue Services• Wales Fire and Rescue Services• Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Services• UK Maritime & Coastguard AgencyNHS bodies, the HSC (Northern Ireland) and ambulance services: England NHSScotland NHSWales NHSNorthern Ireland HSCEngland Ambulance ServiceScotland Ambulance ServiceWales Ambulance ServiceNorthern Ireland Ambulance ServiceLocal Authorities, Research Councils www.rcuk.ac.uk, NHS Trusts Central government departments and their agencies: England / UK Central GovernmentScotland GovernmentWales GovernmentNorthern Ireland GovernmentRegistered charities: England and Wales Registered CharitiesScotland Registered CharitiesNorthern Ireland Registered CharitiesHospice Quality PartnershipRegistered social landlords: government funded, not-for-profit organisations that provide affordable housing. They include housing associations, trusts and cooperatives. England Social LandlordsScotland Social LandlordsWales Social LandlordsNorthern Ireland Social LandlordsAll 700 plus current members of Procurement for Housing (PfH) and any future members, details of current membership for PfH can be found here; http://www.procurementforhousing.co.uk/membership/membership_list.Please refer to the following websites for a full list of RSL`s http://www.tenantservicesauthority.org/ orhttp: NUSSL http://www.ukmsl.com/client/nusconnect/The member organisations above are located throughout the UK, including England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.Public sector buying organisations: http://www.hefce.ac.uk/unicoll/http://www.tuco.org/buy/clients);SUPC members see http://supc.procureweb.ac.uk/aboutsupc-members;APUC members see http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/home.htm;NWUPC members see www.nwupc.ac.uk;NEUPC members see http://neupg.procureweb.ac.uk/; HEPCW members see http://hepcw.procureweb.ac.uk/; LUPC members see http://www.lupc.ac.uk/; Academies; Further Education FE colleges and FE colleges via Crescent Purchasing Consortium (currently 170 colleges throughout the UK) any other member of CPC Other organisations: All Contracting Authorities as defined in Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015; The Agreement is also for use by but not limited to Crown Commercial Services; This Agreement may also be used by other public bodies as defined by the European Union.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: In-tend · Who buys & how to bid on In-tend
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · one account per buying organisation's portal · reCAPTCHA on signup

Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home ↗

Appointment period ends
19 Aug 2024, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
19 Aug 2024, 13:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home ↗

Timeline

19 Aug 2024 → 5 Mar 2025 · 3 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    19 Aug 2024, 12:00 BST
  2. Bids opened
    19 Aug 2024, 13:00 BST
  3. Notice published
    5 Mar 2025, 17:17 GMT

Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 5 Mar 2025
  1. Status changed to complete
    5 Mar 2025, 17:17 GMT
  2. Buyer details updated
    5 Mar 2025, 17:17 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 25admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 2519 from SMEs · busiest of 5 lots
Contracts signed 5latest 20 Jan 2025

5 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

All 2 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £750,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

  • Lot 1 Catering Disposable Products

    Signed
    20 Jan 2025
    Value
    £24,000,000
    Status
    active

  • Lot 2 Reusable Alternatives to Takeout Disposables (with branding options)

    Signed
    20 Jan 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Lot 3 Kitchen Chemicals & Light Cleaning Accessories

    Signed
    20 Jan 2025
    Value
    £16,000,000
    Status
    active

  • Lot 4 Food Labels & Allergen Labelling Printer Systems

    Signed
    20 Jan 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Lot 5 All Categories - One Stop Shop

    Signed
    20 Jan 2025
    Value
    £6,500,000
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Catering Disposable Products25bids · 25 electronic18——
2 · Reusable Alternatives to Takeout Disposables (with branding options)20bids · 20 electronic15——
3 · Kitchen Chemicals and Light Cleaning Accessories24bids · 24 electronic19——
4 · Food Labels and Allergen Labelling Printer Systems20bids · 20 electronic14——
5 · All Categories - One Stop Shop15bids · 15 electronic10——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

The University Caterers Organisation Limited (TUCO Ltd)

Contracting authorityEducationBody governed by public lawEducation Mitchell Charlesworth, 3rd Floor, 44 Peter Street,, Manchester, UK, M2 5GPContact name, email, phone

Consortium members and other public bodies

Framework contractors & participating bidders

47 commercial parties on the notice
  • All Purpose Cleaning & Catering Supplies LtdFramework contractor3713077 Redland House, North Drive, Friars Well Business Centre, Wartnaby, Leicestershire, LE14 3HQ, Wartnaby, East Midlands
  • All Purpose Cleaning & Catering Supplies LtdFramework contractor3713077 Redland House, North Drive, Friars Well Business Centre, Wartnaby, Leicestershire, LE14 3HQ, Wartnaby, East Midlands, LE14 3HQ
  • All Purpose Cleaning and Catering Supplies LtdFramework contractor3713077 Redland House, North Drive, Friars Well Business Centre, Wartnaby, Leicestershire, LE14 3HQ, Wartnaby, East Midlands, LE14 3HQ
  • All Purpose Cleaning and Catering Supplies LtdFramework contractor3713077 Redland House, North Drive, Friars Well Business Centre, Wartnaby, Leicestershire, LE14 3HQ, Wartnaby, UK
  • Alliance Disposables LtdFramework contractor3747333 Alliance House Marshfield Bank Crewe Cheshire CW2 8UY, Crewe, North West
  • Alliance Disposables LtdFramework contractor3747333 Alliance Disposables Ltd Alliance House Marshfield Bank Crewe Cheshire CW2 8UY , Crewe, North West
  • BFS Group Limited T/A Bidfood Framework contractor239718 814 Leigh Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4BD, Slough, South East
  • Bar Supplies Sussex LtdFramework contractor6151798 Unit U6, Rudford Industrial Estate Ford, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 0BD, Arundel, South East
  • Bar Supplies Sussex LtdFramework contractor6151798 Bar Supplies Sussex, Unit U6, Rudford Industrial Estate Ford, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 0BD, Arundel, UK
  • Bowak LtdFramework contractor1002841 Unit 12b Theale Commercial Estate Exeter Way Theale Reading RG7 4PF, Reading, UK
Show 37 more suppliers
  • Bunzl Catering SuppliesFramework contractor2902454 Bunzl UK Ltd Newplan House 41 East Street Epsom, Surrey KT19 8TY, Surrey, South East
  • Bunzl Catering SuppliesFramework contractor2902454 Bunzl UK Ltd Newplan House 41 East Street Epsom, Surrey KT19 8TY, Epsom, UK
  • Bunzl Catering SuppliesFramework contractor2902454 Bunzl UK Ltd Newplan House 41 East Street, Epsom, Surrey KT19 8TY, Epsom, UK
  • Bunzl UK Ltd T/A Comax UKFramework contractor2902454 York House, 45 Seymour Street, London, W1H 7JT, London, London
  • Bunzl UK Ltd T/A London Catering & Hygiene SolutionsFramework contractor2902454 York House, 45 Seymour Street, London, W1H 7JT, London, London
  • Bunzl UK Ltd T/A Tri-Star packagingFramework contractor2902454 unit 2 the arena, mollison avenue, enfield, middlesex, en3 7nl, Enfield, UK
  • Bunzl UK Ltd T/A Tri-Star packagingFramework contractorwww.tri-star.co.uk unit 2 the arena, mollison avenue, enfield, middlesex, en3 7nl, Enfield, UK
  • Catering24 LtdFramework contractor3640170 Etiquette Park, Manners Avenue, Ilkeston, DE7 8FU, Ilkeston, UK
  • Cauli LtdFramework contractor11845924 Office 104, 154-160 Fleet Street, EC4A 2DQ, London, London, London
  • Dunsters Farm LtdFramework contractor Dunsters Farm Ltd, Waterfold Business Park, Bury, BL9 7BR, Bury, North West
  • Dunsters Farm LtdFramework contractor786115 Dunsters Farm Ltd, Waterfold Business Park, Bury, BL9 7BR, Bury, UK
  • Ecoffee Cup LimitedFramework contractor4545094 3 Queen Square London, WC1N 3AR United Kingdom, London, London
  • GMC Corsehill LimitedFramework contractorSC122617 ailsa road, kyle estate, irvine ka12 8n, Irvine, Scotland
  • GMC Corsehill LtdFramework contractorSC122617 Ailsa road, Kyle estate, Irvine, ka12 8ng, Irvine, Scotland
  • GMC Corsehill LtdFramework contractorSC122617 ailsa road, kyle estate, irvine, KA12 8NG, Irvine, Scotland
  • GMC Corsehill LtdFramework contractorSC122617 ailsa road kyle estate irvine ka12 8ng, Irvine, Scotland
  • H G Stephenson LtdFramework contractor65741 161 Buxton Rd Stockport Cheshire SK2 6EQ , Stockport, UK
  • H G Stephenson LtdFramework contractor 161 Buxton Rd Stockport Cheshire SK2 6EQ, Stockport, UK
  • Harlech Foodservice LimitedFramework contractor1413059 food park, criccieth, gwynedd, ll52 0lj, Gwynedd, Wales
  • Harlech Foodservice LimitedFramework contractor1413059 food park criccieth gwynedd, ll52 0lj, Gwynedd, Wales
  • Instock LtdFramework contractorSC055376 Unit 1 Howe Moss Drive, Kirkhill Industrial Estate, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 0GL, Aberdeen, Scotland
  • Instock LtdFramework contractorSC055376 Unit 1 Howe Moss Drive, Kirkhill Industrial Estate, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 0GL, Dyce, Scotland
  • Instock LtdFramework contractorSC055376 Unit 1 Howe Moss Drive Kirkhill Industrial Estate Dyce Aberdeen AB21 0GL, Dyce, Scotland
  • Nisbets LimitedFramework contractor1693112 Nisbets Limited, Fourth Way, Bristol, BS11 8TB, Bristol, South West
  • Nivek Catering Supplies LTDFramework contractor3297723 Perrys, 19/21 Swan Street, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6JU, West Malling, South East
  • Nivek Catering Supplies LimitedFramework contractor3297723 Perrys, 19/21 Swan Street, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6JU, West Malling, South East
  • Nobisco LimitedFramework contractor 01945617 20 Gavin Way Holford Industrial Park Witton Birmingham B6 7AF, Birmingham, UK
  • Novorise LimitedFramework contractor14402301 3 Raisins Hill Hillingdon Pinner HA5 2BU, Pinner, UK
  • Planglow LtdFramework contractor1975062 Suite 6A1, Whitefriars, Lewins Mead, Bristol BS1 2NT, Bristol, UK
  • Seldram Supplies Oxford LTDFramework contractor2281145 Southfield Road, Eynsham, Oxfordshire, OX29 4JB , Eynsham, South East
  • Seldram Supplies Oxford LTD.Framework contractor2281145 Southfield Road, Eynsham, Oxfordshire, OX29 4JB , Eynsham, UK
  • Select Catering Solutions Ltd.Framework contractor6645205 Unit 1, Harrison Road, Airfield Business Park, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7UL, Market Harborough, East Midlands
  • Serchem Limited Framework contractor1554016 Heatherset, Arleston, Telford, Shropshire TF1 2LY, Telford, UK
  • Unico LtdFramework contractor861294 Unit 4 Swanley Interchange, Wested Lane, Swanley, Kent BR8 8TE, Swanley, South East
  • Unico LtdFramework contractor861294 Unit 4 Swanley Interchange Wested Lane Swanley Kent BR8 8TE, Swanley, South East
  • Universal Unity LimitedFramework contractor7515218 Unit 9 Colne Way Court, Colne Way, Watford WD24 7NE, Watford, East of England
  • Wray Brothers LimitedFramework contractor4452061 Unit 4 Harrington Road, Brunswick Business Park, Liverpool, United Kingdom, L3 4BH, Liverpool, UK

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria