Food & Drink Concepts
THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED · North West
Key facts
- Awarded
- 12 Oct 2026
- Contract starts
- 12 Oct 2026
- Contract ends
- 23 Aug 2028
- Procedure
- Open procedure (framework)
- Buyer type
- Education
- Source
- Find a Tender
Awarded to
| Supplier | Value |
|---|---|
| APETITO LIMITED | — |
Description
The purpose of this planned procurement is to establish a closed framework for the supply and distribution of a variety of Food & Drink concepts to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector). The duration of this Closed Framework is planned to be a maximum of 4 years. The annual spend through the Closed Framework is estimated at £3m The total spend through the open framework (over the maximum 4 years) is estimated at £40m The scope of products to be covered in the framework are as follows but not limited to: Food Concepts (Lots 1-6): Chicken Concepts to include all chicken concepts such as fried chicken, gyros, kebabs, marinated options, Korean fried chicken etc. Pizza, Flatbreads & Pasta including school-compliant ranges of pizza, pasta and sauces. Asian & Global Cuisine including ready-to-eat meals, sushi, snacks, and grocery staples/ingredients for cookery / convenience stores. This lot also includes cuisines not covered by other lots. American Classics such as Hot dogs and burgers, mac & cheese, grilled cheese, Tex/Mex, loaded fries and South American favourites such as burritos, tacos, enchiladas, tamales, mole, and pozole. Coffee Shop concepts and ingredients for sale in coffee shops include (but are not limited to) pasties, sandwiches/wraps, jacket potatoes, salad bowls, and cakes. Sweet Treats such as waffles, ice cream, and pancakes. Inclusion of vegan, vegetarian, gluten free options across all lots. Drinks Concepts (Lots 7 & 8): Drinks (Non-Alcoholic) Functional and low/no-alcohol options, including kombucha and adaptogen-infused drinks. Also includes teas (including iced teas), bubble tea, and café-style drink concepts. Drinks Premium (Non-Alcoholic) as above but where quality is already established-products are available in stores/shops and/or may be branded (no need to complete sampling).
Categories (CPV)
- 15100000 Animal products, meat and meat products
- 15331400 Preserved and/or canned vegetables
- 15331428 Tomato sauce
- 15500000 Dairy products
- 15811000 Bread products
- 15850000 Pasta products
- 15871200 Sauces, mixed condiments and mixed seasonings
- 03310000 Fish, crustaceans and aquatic products
- 15250000 Seafood
- 15331100 Fresh or frozen vegetables
- 15870000 Condiments and seasonings
- 15890000 Miscellaneous food products and dried goods
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