Supply and Distribution of Catering Disposables, Kitchen Chemicals, Allergen Labelling and Associated Products (DIPCHEM) 2024

Description

The purpose of this framework contract is for the Supply and Distribution of Catering Disposable Products, Kitchen Chemicals, Allergen Labelling and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO. This Agreement is open to current and future member Institutions an affiliated Public Sector bodies. The scope of products to be covered in the framework are as follows but not limited to Catering Disposable Products, Kitchen Chemicals, Light Cleaning Accessories, Allergen Labelling and Associated Products. This will be an open procedure and ALL questions and documents will need to be completed and uploaded within the timescale given. Please ensure all relevant documents are completed and uploaded to InTend by the deadline stated in the tender documents. The framework agreement will be for 2 years plus the option to extend by 2 x 12 months. The contract start date is anticipated to be 1st October 2024 though this may change depending on the time to complete evaluations of submissions

This contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Tender will be carried out using e-Procurement software InTend. If you wish to register your interest in this procurement, please register on the following web site https://intendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/HomeThe tender will follow the Open Procedure. Details on this process can be viewed within the tender documents. The Agreement will be awarded based on MEAT (Most Economically Advantageous Tender). Permissible users of this Agreement include: TUCO Member and Associate Member Authorities further details of which can be found via: (https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs)TUCO permissible users are: Local authority councils: England Scotland and Wales Local Councils; Northern Ireland Local Councils; Conwy CBC; Denbighshire CC; Flintshire CC; Wrexham CBC; Sefton Council; Halton BC; Cheshire West and Chester Council, ;South Ribble Borough Council; Liverpool City Council; Wirral BC; Rochdale MBC; Northumberland CC; any other Local Authorities Educational establishments; Schools in England; Schools in Wales; Educational Establishments in England and Wales; Schools in Scotland; Educational Establishments in Scotland; Schools and Educational Establishments in Northern Ireland; England Scotland and Wales Higher Education; Northern Ireland Higher Education; Education Trusts Police, fire and rescue, maritime and coastguard agency emergency services:; UK Police Forces; England Fire and Rescue Services; Scotland Fire and Rescue Services; Wales Fire and Rescue Services; Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Services; UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency NHS bodies, the HSC (Northern Ireland) and ambulance services: England NHS; Scotland NHS; Wales NHS; Northern Ireland HSC; England Ambulance Service; Scotland Ambulance Service; Wales Ambulance Service; Northern Ireland Ambulance Service; Local Authorities; Research Councils www.rcuk.ac.uk (https://www.rcuk.ac.uk)NHS Trusts Central government departments and their agencies: England / UK Central Government Scotland Government; Wales Government; Northern Ireland Government; Registered charities: England and Wales Registered Charities; Scotland Registered Charities; Northern Ireland Registered Charities; Hospice Quality Partnership; Registered social landlords: government funded, not-for-profit organisations that provide affordable housing. They include housing associations, trusts and cooperatives. England Social Landlords; Scotland Social Landlords; Wales Social Landlords; Northern Ireland Social Landlords. 700 plus current members of Procurement for Housing (PfH) and any future members, details of current membership for PfH can befound here;http://www.procurementforhousing.co.uk/membership/membership_list.Please (http://www.procurementforhousing.co.uk/membership/membership_list.Please)refer to the following websites for a full list of RSL`s http://www.tenantservicesauthority.org/ (http://www.tenantservicesauthority.org/)http: NUSSLhttp://www.ukmsl.com/client/nusconnect/The member organisations above are located throughout the UK, including England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Public sector buying organisations:http://www.hefce.ac.uk/unicoll/http://www.tuco.org/buy/clientsSUPC members seehttp://supc.procureweb.ac.uk/aboutsupc-members; APUC members see http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/home.htm (http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/home.htm);NWUPC members see www.nwupc.ac.uk (https://www.nwupc.ac.uk); NEUPC members see http://neupg.procureweb.ac.uk/ (http://neupg.procureweb.ac.uk/);HEPCW members see http://hepcw.procureweb.ac.uk/; LUPC members see http://www.lupc.ac.uk/Academies; Further Education FE colleges and FE colleges via Crescent Purchasing Consortium (currently 170 colleges throughout the UK) any other member of CPC Other organisations. All Contracting Authorities as defined in Regul

Disposable food packaging comprises of disposable items often found in fast food restaurants, takeout restaurants and kiosks, and catering establishments. Food serving items for picnics and parties are very similar. Typical disposable foodservice products are catering foil, cling film, catering gloves, takeaway food containers, plates, bowls, cups, utensils, doilies and tray papers. Additional information: Please refer to the TUCO Ltd Notes to Tenderers' and other tender documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender. Evaluation is a combination of Pass/Fail questions and scored responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home

This Lot focuses on the supply and distribution of sustainable (reusable / To-Go) alternatives to disposables cups and food packaging, which will reduce the use of single use cups and boxes and promote Use & Return schemes. TUCO members continue to seek environmentally friendly alternatives such as a keep cup scheme whereby the cups and packaging are sold to and reused by students and staff attracting a discount off drinks, food purchases made on campus or at outlets. Additional information: Please refer to the TUCO Ltd Notes to Tenderers' and other tender documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender. Evaluation is a combination of Pass/Fail questions and scored responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home

To supply kitchen catering cleaning products and light cleaning accessories used to disinfect, remove dirt, including dust, stains, bad smells, etc. within a catering environment. Cleaning agents used within catering outlets in the public sector. Additional information: Please refer to the TUCO Ltd Notes to Tenderers' and other tender documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender. Evaluation is a combination of Pass/Fail questions and scored responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home

To supply food and allergen Labels, and labelling printing systems as per the Food and Allergen Labelling Legislation required when labelling food in a catering environment. Additional information: Please refer to the TUCO Ltd Notes to Tenderers' and other tender documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender. Evaluation is a combination of Pass/Fail questions and scored responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home

The one stop shop Lot has been added for providers that are able to offer the majority of products across all Lots. Successful suppliers across Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 will be eligible for Lot 5. Additional information: Please refer to the TUCO Ltd Notes to Tenderers' and other tender documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender. Evaluation is a combination of Pass/Fail questions and scored responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home

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