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

Cleaning and polishing products
Cleaning cloths
Cleaning products
+5 more
UK
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published5
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Tenderline Synopsis: The University Caterers Organisation Limited (TUCO Ltd): "Supply and Distribution of Catering Disposables, Kitchen Chemicals, Allergen Labelling and Associated Products (DIPCHEM) 2024". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 5 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityThe University Caterers Organisation Limited (TUCO Ltd)Scope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
complete
No deadline published
Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & RegimeStandard procurementEstimated Value (exc. VAT)Not published
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Published history for The University Caterers Organisation Limited (TUCO Ltd). These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Requires at least 5 comparable procedures
Competition Density
20.8Bids / Report
0% of reports have one bid
Supplier ConcentrationNo estimate
Insufficient attributable awardsNo concentration estimate available
Payment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Payment obligations depend on the applicable regime and contract. Consult the official documents.
Coverage: 5 active published awards; 5 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityThe University Caterers Organisation Limited (TUCO Ltd)
Procedure methodNot published
Procurement categoryNot published
Statuscomplete
Framework / DPSFramework
CompetitionNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basisNot published
Tender period startsNot published
Clarification deadlineNot published
Electronic submissionNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Published5 Mar 2025, 17:17 GMT
Last source update5 Mar 2025, 17:17 GMT
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationCleaning and polishing products, Cleaning cloths, Cleaning products, Disposable catering supplies, Janitorial services, Label dispensers, Labels, Self-adhesive labels
Delivery area
UK
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-047cc2
What is being bought
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
What changed
From the official release history
  1. tender value changed
    5 Mar 2025, 17:17 GMT
  2. Status changed to complete
    5 Mar 2025, 17:17 GMT
  3. Official notice release published
    5 Mar 2025, 17:17 GMT
  4. Submission deadline changed to published date
    5 Mar 2025, 17:17 GMT
  5. Buyer information updated
    5 Mar 2025, 17:17 GMT
  6. Published value updated to £48,000,000
    11 Jul 2024, 17:47 BST
  7. Status changed to active
    11 Jul 2024, 17:47 BST
  8. Official notice release published
    11 Jul 2024, 17:47 BST
  9. Submission deadline changed to 19 Aug 2024, 12:00 BST
    11 Jul 2024, 17:47 BST
  10. Buyer information updated
    11 Jul 2024, 17:47 BST
Lots and requirements (5)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    Lot 1 Catering Disposable Products
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    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 https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 2 · #2
    Lot 2 Reusable Alternatives to Takeout Disposables (with branding options)
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    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 https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 3 · #3
    Lot 3 Kitchen Chemicals and Light Cleaning Accessories
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    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 https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 4 · #4
    Lot 4 Food Labels and Allergen Labelling Printer Systems
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    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 https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 5 · #5
    Lot 5 All Categories - One Stop Shop
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    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 https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    5 Mar 2025, 17:17 GMT
  2. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  3. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  4. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  5. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  6. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  7. Contract active
    Signed 20 Jan 2025, 00:00 GMT · £24,000,000
  8. Contract active
    Signed 20 Jan 2025, 00:00 GMT · £750,000
  9. Contract active
    Signed 20 Jan 2025, 00:00 GMT · £16,000,000
  10. Contract active
    Signed 20 Jan 2025, 00:00 GMT · £750,000
  11. Contract active
    Signed 20 Jan 2025, 00:00 GMT · £6,500,000
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards
All Purpose Cleaning and Catering Supplies Ltd, Alliance Disposables Ltd, BFS Group Limited T/A Bidfood , Bar Supplies Sussex Ltd, Bowak Ltd, Bunzl Catering Supplies, Bunzl UK Ltd T/A Comax UK, Bunzl UK Ltd T/A London Catering & Hygiene Solutions, Bunzl UK Ltd T/A Tri-Star packaging, Catering24 Ltd, Dunsters Farm Ltd, GMC Corsehill Ltd, H G Stephenson Ltd, Harlech Foodservice Limited, Instock Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
All Purpose Cleaning & Catering Supplies Ltd, Alliance Disposables Ltd, BFS Group Limited T/A Bidfood , Bowak Ltd, Bunzl Catering Supplies, Bunzl UK Ltd T/A Tri-Star packaging, Catering24 Ltd, Cauli Ltd, Ecoffee Cup Limited, GMC Corsehill Limited, H G Stephenson Ltd, Instock Ltd, Nisbets Limited, Nivek Catering Supplies LTD, Seldram Supplies Oxford LTD.
Not published · Not published · active
All Purpose Cleaning & Catering Supplies Ltd, Alliance Disposables Ltd, BFS Group Limited T/A Bidfood , Bar Supplies Sussex Ltd, Bowak Ltd, Bunzl Catering Supplies, Bunzl UK Ltd T/A London Catering & Hygiene Solutions, Bunzl UK Ltd T/A Tri-Star packaging, Catering24 Ltd, Dunsters Farm Ltd, GMC Corsehill Ltd, H G Stephenson Ltd, Harlech Foodservice Limited, Instock Ltd, Nisbets Limited
Not published · Not published · active
All Purpose Cleaning and Catering Supplies Ltd, Alliance Disposables Ltd, BFS Group Limited T/A Bidfood , Bowak Ltd, Bunzl Catering Supplies, Bunzl UK Ltd T/A Tri-Star packaging, Catering24 Ltd, GMC Corsehill Ltd, H G Stephenson Ltd, Instock Ltd, Nivek Catering Supplies Limited, Nobisco Limited, Planglow Ltd, Seldram Supplies Oxford LTD, Select Catering Solutions Ltd.
Not published · Not published · active
All Purpose Cleaning and Catering Supplies Ltd, Alliance Disposables Ltd, BFS Group Limited T/A Bidfood , Bowak Ltd, Bunzl Catering Supplies, Bunzl UK Ltd T/A Tri-Star packaging, Catering24 Ltd, GMC Corsehill Ltd, H G Stephenson Ltd, Instock Ltd, Nivek Catering Supplies Limited, Seldram Supplies Oxford LTD, Unico Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Contracts
Lot 1 Catering Disposable Products
£24,000,000 · signed 20 Jan 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Lot 2 Reusable Alternatives to Takeout Disposables (with branding options)
£750,000 · signed 20 Jan 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Lot 3 Kitchen Chemicals & Light Cleaning Accessories
£16,000,000 · signed 20 Jan 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Lot 4 Food Labels & Allergen Labelling Printer Systems
£750,000 · signed 20 Jan 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Lot 5 All Categories - One Stop Shop
£6,500,000 · signed 20 Jan 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Bid statistics
bids: 25 (lot 1)
electronicBids: 25 (lot 1)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 1)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 1)
smeBids: 18 (lot 1)
bids: 20 (lot 2)
electronicBids: 20 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 2)
smeBids: 15 (lot 2)
bids: 24 (lot 3)
electronicBids: 24 (lot 3)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 3)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 3)
smeBids: 19 (lot 3)
bids: 20 (lot 4)
electronicBids: 20 (lot 4)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 4)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 4)
smeBids: 14 (lot 4)
bids: 15 (lot 5)
electronicBids: 15 (lot 5)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 5)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 5)
smeBids: 10 (lot 5)
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
Showing primary 50 of 51 published organisations

The University Caterers Organisation Limited (TUCO Ltd)

Contracting authority GB-FTS-139913
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  • The University Caterers Organisation Limited (TUCO Ltd)
    buyer
    centralPurchasingBody

    Mitchell Charlesworth, 3rd Floor, 44 Peter Street,, Manchester, UK, M2 5GP
    info@tuco.ac.uk
    +44 7399487448

  • All Purpose Cleaning & Catering Supplies Ltd
    supplier

    3713077
    Redland House, North Drive, Friars Well Business Centre, Wartnaby, Leicestershire, LE14 3HQ, Wartnaby, UKF22

  • All Purpose Cleaning & Catering Supplies Ltd
    supplier

    3713077
    Redland House, North Drive, Friars Well Business Centre, Wartnaby, Leicestershire, LE14 3HQ, Wartnaby, UKF22, LE14 3HQ

  • All Purpose Cleaning and Catering Supplies Ltd
    supplier

    3713077
    Redland House, North Drive, Friars Well Business Centre, Wartnaby, Leicestershire, LE14 3HQ, Wartnaby, UKF2, LE14 3HQ

  • All Purpose Cleaning and Catering Supplies Ltd
    supplier

    3713077
    Redland House, North Drive, Friars Well Business Centre, Wartnaby, Leicestershire, LE14 3HQ, Wartnaby, UK

  • Alliance Disposables Ltd
    supplier

    3747333
    Alliance House Marshfield Bank Crewe Cheshire CW2 8UY, Crewe, UKD6

  • Alliance Disposables Ltd
    supplier

    3747333
    Alliance Disposables Ltd Alliance House Marshfield Bank Crewe Cheshire CW2 8UY, Crewe, UKD6

  • BFS Group Limited T/A Bidfood
    supplier

    239718
    814 Leigh Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4BD, Slough, UKJ11

  • Bar Supplies Sussex Ltd
    supplier

    6151798
    Unit U6, Rudford Industrial Estate Ford, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 0BD, Arundel, UKJ27

  • Bar Supplies Sussex Ltd
    supplier

    6151798
    Bar Supplies Sussex, Unit U6, Rudford Industrial Estate Ford, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 0BD, Arundel, UK

  • Bowak Ltd
    supplier

    1002841
    Unit 12b Theale Commercial Estate Exeter Way Theale Reading RG7 4PF, Reading, UK

  • Bunzl Catering Supplies
    supplier

    2902454
    Bunzl UK Ltd Newplan House 41 East Street Epsom, Surrey KT19 8TY, Surrey, UKJ2

  • Bunzl Catering Supplies
    supplier

    2902454
    Bunzl UK Ltd Newplan House 41 East Street Epsom, Surrey KT19 8TY , Epsom, UKJ2

  • Bunzl Catering Supplies
    supplier

    2902454
    Bunzl UK Ltd Newplan House 41 East Street, Epsom, Surrey KT19 8TY, Epsom, UK

  • Bunzl UK Ltd T/A Comax UK
    supplier

    2902454
    York House, 45 Seymour Street, London, W1H 7JT, London, UKI

  • Bunzl UK Ltd T/A London Catering & Hygiene Solutions
    supplier

    2902454
    York House, 45 Seymour Street, London, W1H 7JT, London, UKI

  • Bunzl UK Ltd T/A Tri-Star packaging
    supplier

    2902454
    unit 2 the arena, mollison avenue, enfield, middlesex, en3 7nl, Enfield, UK

  • Bunzl UK Ltd T/A Tri-Star packaging
    supplier

    www.tri-star.co.uk
    unit 2 the arena, mollison avenue, enfield, middlesex, en3 7nl, Enfield, UK

  • Catering24 Ltd
    supplier

    3640170
    Etiquette Park, Manners Avenue, Ilkeston, DE7 8FU, Ilkeston, UK

  • Cauli Ltd
    supplier

    11845924
    Office 104, 154-160 Fleet Street, EC4A 2DQ, London, London, UKI

  • Dunsters Farm Ltd
    supplier

    Dunsters Farm Ltd, Waterfold Business Park, Bury, BL9 7BR, Bury, UKD3

  • Dunsters Farm Ltd
    supplier

    786115
    Dunsters Farm Ltd, Waterfold Business Park, Bury, BL9 7BR, Bury, UK

  • Ecoffee Cup Limited
    supplier

    4545094
    3 Queen Square London, WC1N 3AR United Kingdom, London, UKI

  • GMC Corsehill Limited
    supplier

    SC122617
    ailsa road, kyle estate, irvine ka12 8n, Irvine, UKM

  • GMC Corsehill Ltd
    supplier

    SC122617
    Ailsa road, Kyle estate, Irvine, ka12 8ng, Irvine, UKM

  • GMC Corsehill Ltd
    supplier

    SC122617
    ailsa road, kyle estate, irvine, KA12 8NG, Irvine, UKM

  • GMC Corsehill Ltd
    supplier

    SC122617
    ailsa road kyle estate irvine ka12 8ng, Irvine, UKM

  • H G Stephenson Ltd
    supplier

    65741
    161 Buxton Rd Stockport Cheshire SK2 6EQ, Stockport, UKD3

  • H G Stephenson Ltd
    supplier

    161 Buxton Rd Stockport Cheshire SK2 6EQ, Stockport, UK

  • Harlech Foodservice Limited
    supplier

    1413059
    food park, criccieth, gwynedd, ll52 0lj, Gwynedd, UKL

  • Harlech Foodservice Limited
    supplier

    1413059
    food park criccieth gwynedd, ll52 0lj, Gwynedd, UKL

  • Instock Ltd
    supplier

    SC055376
    Unit 1 Howe Moss Drive, Kirkhill Industrial Estate, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 0GL, Aberdeen, UKM

  • Instock Ltd
    supplier

    SC055376
    Unit 1 Howe Moss Drive, Kirkhill Industrial Estate, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 0GL, Dyce, UKM50

  • Instock Ltd
    supplier

    SC055376
    Unit 1 Howe Moss Drive Kirkhill Industrial Estate Dyce Aberdeen AB21 0GL, Dyce, UKM

  • Nisbets Limited
    supplier

    1693112
    Nisbets Limited, Fourth Way, Bristol, BS11 8TB, Bristol, UKK11

  • Nivek Catering Supplies LTD
    supplier

    3297723
    Perrys, 19/21 Swan Street, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6JU, West Malling, UKJ4

  • Nivek Catering Supplies Limited
    supplier

    3297723
    Perrys, 19/21 Swan Street, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6JU, West Malling, UKJ4

  • Nobisco Limited
    supplier

    01945617
    20 Gavin Way Holford Industrial Park Witton Birmingham B6 7AF, Birmingham, UKG31

  • Novorise Limited
    supplier

    14402301
    3 Raisins Hill Hillingdon Pinner HA5 2BU, Pinner, UK

  • Planglow Ltd
    supplier

    1975062
    Suite 6A1, Whitefriars, Lewins Mead, Bristol BS1 2NT, Bristol, UK

  • Seldram Supplies Oxford LTD
    supplier

    2281145
    Southfield Road, Eynsham, Oxfordshire, OX29 4JB , Eynsham, UKJ14

  • Seldram Supplies Oxford LTD.
    supplier

    2281145
    Southfield Road, Eynsham, Oxfordshire, OX29 4JB , Eynsham, UK

  • Select Catering Solutions Ltd.
    supplier

    6645205
    Unit 1, Harrison Road, Airfield Business Park, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7UL, Market Harborough, UKF22

  • Serchem Limited
    supplier

    1554016
    Heatherset, Arleston, Telford, Shropshire TF1 2LY, Telford, UK

  • The High Court of Justice
    mediationBody

    Strand, London, WC2A 2LL

  • The High Court of Justice
    reviewContactPoint

    WC2A 2LL, Strand, London, M2 5GP

  • The University Caterers Organisation Limited (TUCO Ltd)
    reviewBody

    Mitchell Charlesworth, 3rd Floor, 44 St Peter Street Manchester M2 5GP, Manchester, M2 5GP
    info@tuco.ac.uk
    +44 1617133420

  • Unico Ltd
    supplier

    861294
    Unit 4 Swanley Interchange, Wested Lane, Swanley, Kent BR8 8TE, Swanley, UKJ4

  • Unico Ltd
    supplier

    861294
    Unit 4 Swanley Interchange Wested Lane Swanley Kent BR8 8TE, Swanley, UKJ4

  • Universal Unity Limited
    supplier

    7515218
    Unit 9 Colne Way Court, Colne Way, Watford WD24 7NE, Watford, UKH23
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