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The University Caterers Organisation Limited · Education

In brief

The University Caterers Organisation Limited has announced plans to buy computer hardware and IT and software work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

It is a framework worth up to £9,600,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 8 years, starting 1 December 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 10 bids per contract for this buyer (from 29 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £9,600,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice 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.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

25 September 2026Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 090870-2026

About the buyer

The University Caterers Organisation LimitedLast 12 months

Procurements

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From notice 090870-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 25 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.