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

The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd) is a not-for-profit company limited by member guarantee. An objective of The University Caterers Organisation Limited is to seek opportunities to exploit economies of scale available by combining the requirements of our Members who consist of individual universities, colleges and other institutions of higher and further education and other public sector bodies. By utilising the collective purchasing opportunities of our Members we assist them in achieving value for money within their purchasing activities, which may be on a national, inter-regional or regional basis.

TUCO acts as purchasing agent in obtaining tenders and/or entering into negotiations and/or contracts for the supply of specific goods and/or services; and to confer, consult and maintain contact and co-operate with any authorities, associations, societies, institutions and relevant bodies whose work is appropriate to the work of the Company.

Please refer to the 'TUCO Ltd Guidance 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 weighted responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs

The requirement 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 the current and future member Institutions & affiliated Public Sector bodies. 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.

FRAMEWORK SCOPE: Lot 1 Catering Disposable Products To supply catering disposable items often found in fast food restaurants, takeout restaurants and kiosks, and catering establishments.

Lot 2 Reusable Alternatives to Takeout Disposables (with branding options) To supply sustainable 'To Go' alternatives to catering disposables. Such containers are to enable institutions to collect and re-use as required as part of their catering operations.

Lot 3 Kitchen Chemicals & Light Cleaning Accessories To supply kitchen catering cleaning products and light cleaning accessories used to remove dirt, including dust, stains, bad smells, etc. within a catering environment.

Lot 4 Food Labels & Allergen Labelling Printer Systems To supply Allergen Labels and Software Systems as per the Food and Allergen Labelling Legislation required when labelling food in a catering environment.

Lot 5 All Categories - One Stop Shop The one stop shop Lot has been added for providers that are able to offer the majority of products acr...