Planned procurement · Notice 090870-2026
Catering Technologies and Services
The University Caterers Organisation Limited
- Value
- £9.6m
- Stage
- Early notice
- Where
- North West
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 1 Dec 2027 – 30 Nov 2035
Framework: winning a place puts you on an approved list for future work. It's the entry ticket, not guaranteed work.
In plain English
TUCO wants to set up an approved-supplier list for catering technology systems (like point of sale, digital signage and food waste tracking) for use by universities, colleges, hospitals and councils over an 8-year period from December 2027. This is only advance notice - a further questionnaire and formal tender will follow, and getting on the list doesn't guarantee any actual work.
Good fit for: Software and technology suppliers offering catering-related systems such as EPOS, digital signage, food safety compliance or waste management tools.
Watch out: This is a pipeline notice only - no tender yet, just advance warning; A place on the framework is an entry ticket to bid for work, not guaranteed business; Likely split into 6 separate lots, so suppliers may need to be strong in a specific niche; Formal market engagement questionnaire and full tender details are still to come
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What the buyer says
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.
Procedure: Open procedure. Published 25 Sep 2026.
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