Catering Technologies and Services
THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITEDEstimated Value
Up to £9,600,000
Deadline
Not specified
Published
25 September 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
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.
Regulations cited
- Procurement Act 2023
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Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
Sysco GB Limited
£137m
total awarded
- 2
Tamar Fresh Ltd
4 contracts wonlatest 3 Sept 2026ends 2 Oct 2028£165m
total awarded
- 3
HARLECH FOODSERVICE LIMITED
£97m
total awarded
- 4
TURNER & PRICE LIMITED
£97m
total awarded
- 5
ARTHUR DAVID (FOOD WITH SERVICE) LIMITED
£65m
total awarded
Sysco GB Limited is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITEDKey Dates
Published
25 September 2026
Submission deadline
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Notice type
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