Tender brief
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
Score your fit and draft your response in 30 seconds.
CleanTender reads the contract pack, scores your stored profile against every requirement, lists missing compliance items, and drafts a Selection Questionnaire response you can edit and submit.
Free to start · 30 seconds · no card
Already a member? Open it in your dashboard
Open the official noticeOther open catering tenders
Catering Single Use and Reusable Products · The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)
£9.3M
30 September 2026
Provision of Foods and Beverages: Ambient, Chilled, and Frozen
Norse Commercial Services Limited; Norse Eastern Limited; Norse South West Limited; Medway Norse Limited
1 October 2026
CA18374 - Kirklees College - Vending Machines · Kirklees College
Kirklees College
£10K
5 October 2026
Kirklees College - Vending Machines · Kirklees College
Kirklees College
£10K
5 October 2026
Navan Centre and Fort Seeks Catering Provider to Enhance Visitor Experience **Expression of Interest**
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
7 October 2026