Tenders/Catering Technologies and Services

Catering Technologies and Services

THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED
Published: Oct 16, 2026
Updated: Oct 16, 2026
Source: UK FTS - Find a Tender Service

About This Opportunity

This is a framework agreement contract in the general supplies sector, with a focus on Catering. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for framework agreement in the general supplies sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

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 nine Lots: Purchase to Pay (P2P) System; Menus, Recipes, Allergen & Nutrition Management; Food Safety & Compliance; Digital Signage; EPOS (Point of Sale); Greenhouse Gas Calculator; Food Waste Management Systems; Kitchen Management and Meal Plan Management Technology; and Customer Feedback Systems Estimated annual value is £1.4m; £11.2m 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. Suppliers interested in this opportunity are encouraged to complete, respond to the questionnaire through the link below and return by 6th November 2026. www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q5WGRD3

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on October 16, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 098059-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED

THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED has issued 21 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 11 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Governance & Public Administration, and Agriculture & Food Security. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: October 16, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Framework agreement contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 098059-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

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Key Details

Contract Type
Framework
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English
Reference
098059-2026

Source

uk_fts
UK FTS - Find a Tender Service
Public Procurement

Contracting Authority

THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED
🇬🇧United Kingdom