The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd)
The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd) (North West) has 22 awarded contracts in our data, worth £3.3bn in total as published. 1 of them have a published end date in the next five years. 19 award notices did not publish an end date.
Contracts tracked22
Total awarded (published)£3.3bn
Ending in next 5 yrs1
Open tenders0
Contracts expiring by quarter
Q4 2026 (1)
| Contract | Incumbent supplier(s) | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Equipment Maintenance, Kitchen Deep Clean and Ventilation Ducting Services
Contracts Finder · CPV 50000000 |
ScoMac Catering Equipment Ltd | £121k | 31 Dec 2026
re-tender may already be under way
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Top categories
| Category | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Food, beverages & tobacco | 12 | £3.1bn |
| Furniture, furnishings, appliances & cleaning products | 7 | £214.9m |
| Repair & maintenance services | 1 | £121k |
| Construction work | 1 | £15.0m |
| Industrial machinery | 1 | £15.9m |
Most frequent suppliers
| Supplier | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Crosbys Catering Supplies Ltd | 7 | £214.9m |
| NISBETS PLC | 7 | £214.9m |
| Stephens Catering Equipment Ltd | 7 | £214.9m |
| Denby Catering Equipment Limited | 7 | £199.2m |
| Brakes Bros Ltd | 6 | £1.8bn |
| Dunsters Farm Ltd. | 6 | £1.8bn |
| Harlech Foodservice Ltd | 6 | £1.8bn |
| Trevors Warehouses Ltd | 6 | £1.8bn |
Recent awards
| Contract | Incumbent supplier(s) | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ware Washing
framework · 15 suppliers
Find a Tender · CPV 39310000 |
Individual / sole trader (name not shown), CLR Service and Sales Ltd, Crosbys Catering Supplies Ltd +12 more | £30.7m | end date not published |
| Catering Uniforms
framework · 8 suppliers
Find a Tender · CPV 39310000 |
ALL PURPOSE CLEANING AND CATERING SUPPLIES LTD, Individual / sole trader (name not shown), Crosbys Catering Supplies Ltd +5 more | £30.7m | end date not published |
| Cookware
framework · 19 suppliers
Find a Tender · CPV 39310000 |
ABM Catering for Leisure, ALL PURPOSE CLEANING AND CATERING SUPPLIES LTD, Alliance Disposables Ltd +16 more | £30.7m | end date not published |
| Light Catering Equipment One Stop Shop
framework · 12 suppliers
Find a Tender · CPV 39310000 |
ALL PURPOSE CLEANING AND CATERING SUPPLIES LTD, Alliance Disposables Ltd, Individual / sole trader (name not shown) +9 more | £30.7m | end date not published |
| Refrigeration
framework · 15 suppliers
Find a Tender · CPV 39310000 |
Individual / sole trader (name not shown), Crosbys Catering Supplies Ltd, Denby Catering Equipment Limited +12 more | £30.7m | end date not published |
| Heavy Catering Equipment One Stop Shop
framework · 16 suppliers
Find a Tender · CPV 39310000 |
Alliance Disposables Ltd, Individual / sole trader (name not shown), CLR Service and Sales Ltd +13 more | £30.7m | end date not published |
| Heavy Catering Appliances
framework · 14 suppliers
Find a Tender · CPV 39310000 |
Individual / sole trader (name not shown), Crosbys Catering Supplies Ltd, Denby Catering Equipment Limited +11 more | £30.7m | end date not published |
| Supply and Distribution of Grocery and Chilled Foods for Higher and Further education
framework · 10 suppliers
Find a Tender · CPV 15000000 |
AF Blakemore & Son Limited T/A Blakemore Food Service, BFS Group Ltd t/a Bidfood, Brakes Bros Ltd +7 more | £300.0m | end date not published |
| Supply and Distribution of Frozen and Chilled Foods for Higher and Further education
framework · 10 suppliers
Find a Tender · CPV 15000000 |
AF Blakemore & Son Limited T/A Blakemore Food Service, BFS Group Limited T/A Bidfood, Brakes Bros Ltd +7 more | £300.0m | end date not published |
| Supply and Distribution of Chilled Foods for Higher and Further education
framework · 2 suppliers
Find a Tender · CPV 15000000 |
Clegg's Chilled Food Service, Fife Creamery Limited | £300.0m | end date not published |
| Supply and Distribution of Frozen and Chilled Foods for Local Authorities and Other TUCO Members
framework · 10 suppliers
Find a Tender · CPV 15000000 |
AF Blakemore & Son Limited T/A Blakemore Food Service, BFS Group Limited T/A Bidfood, Brakes Bros Ltd +7 more | £300.0m | end date not published |
| Supply and Distribution of Specialist Vegan and Vegetarian products for Higher and Further education
framework · 2 suppliers
Find a Tender · CPV 15000000 |
Clegg's Chilled Food Service, Vegetarian Express LTD | £300.0m | end date not published |
| Supply and Distribution of Grocery, Frozen and Chilled Foods One-stop shop for Higher and Further education
framework · 10 suppliers
Find a Tender · CPV 15000000 |
AF Blakemore & Son Limited T/A Blakemore Food Service, BFS Group Ltd t/a Bidfood, Brakes Bros Ltd +7 more | £300.0m | end date not published |
| Supply and Distribution of vegan and vegetarian products for Local Authorities and Other TUCO Members
framework · 2 suppliers
Find a Tender · CPV 15000000 |
Clegg's Chilled Food Service, Vegetarian Express LTD | £300.0m | end date not published |
| Supply and Distribution of Grocery Frozen and Chilled Foods One-stop shop for Local Authorities and Other TUCO Members
framework · 10 suppliers
Find a Tender · CPV 15000000 |
AF Blakemore & Son Limited T/A Blakemore Food Service, BFS Group Limited T/A Bidfood, Brakes Bros Ltd +7 more | £300.0m | end date not published |
| Supply and Distribution of Chilled Foods for Local Authorities and Other TUCO Members
framework
Find a Tender · CPV 15000000 |
Clegg's Chilled Food Service | £300.0m | end date not published |
| Supply and Distribution of Grocery and Chilled Foods for Local Authorities and Other TUCO Members
framework · 10 suppliers
Find a Tender · CPV 15000000 |
AF Blakemore & Son Limited T/A Blakemore Food Service, BFS Group Limited T/A Bidfood, Brakes Bros Ltd +7 more | £300.0m | end date not published |
| Lot 1 Customer experience design Lot 2 Kitchen and Counter Design Manufacture and Installation
framework · 10 suppliers
Find a Tender · CPV 45212500 |
442 Design Ltd, ABM Catering for Leisure, Airedale Catering Equipment Ltd +7 more | £15.0m | end date not published |
| Provision of Milk, Dairy, Bread & Morning Goods
framework · 12 suppliers
Find a Tender · CPV 15511000 |
Braeforge Ltd t/a Pensworth, Cotteswold Dairy Ltd, D J Wright Dairies Ltd +9 more | £28.0m | end date not published |
| Vending Machine Services and Vending Machine Innovation.
Contracts Finder · CPV 42933000 |
Broderick Group (Manchester Vending), Options Management, PERK COMPANY REFRESH VENDING +3 more | £15.9m | 30 Sep 2024
re-tender may already be under way
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| Provision of Milk, Dairy, Bread & Morning Goods
Contracts Finder · CPV 15511000 |
Braeforge Ltd t/a Pensworth, Cotteswold Dairy Ltd, D J Wright Dairies Ltd +9 more | £28.0m | 23 Jan 2026
re-tender may already be under way
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| Kitchen Equipment Maintenance, Kitchen Deep Clean and Ventilation Ducting Services
Contracts Finder · CPV 50000000 |
ScoMac Catering Equipment Ltd | £121k | 31 Dec 2026
re-tender may already be under way
|
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