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Published 30 Mar 2021, 16:32 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Provision of temporary and permanent catering staff

Official notice

Authority: THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED (Education)

Framework agreement8 lotsServicesRestricted procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£15,000,000total for 8 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 30 Apr 2021awarded 31 Aug 2021
Lots 8see the lot list below

What is being bought8 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Provision of recruitment services for temporary and permanent catering staff to members of TUCO. Members operate across the UK. The majority of the requirement will be for temporary catering staff, with some requirements for permanent and fixed-term catering staff. Users of this framework may choose to use all or part of the scope of this agreement.

Member Institutions may have differing needs in service delivery, and therefore suppliers will need to offer a degree of flexibility and tailoring in their service. The Framework Specification sets out the core requirements, which are the fundamental services and deliverables that the supplier should be able to offer, as well as some additional non-core or desirable services. However, specific details of the service required will be provided by each Members Institution prior to commencement of their individual call-off Contract. The Specification is included in the tender documents, potential providers should ensure that they read.

CPV: Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
19 bids received · 18 suppliers appointed

Lots and requirements (8)Procurement structure

8 lots · no lot values published
Lot #1Midlands - Provision of temporary and permanent catering staffCancelled

This Lot will focus solely on the Provision of recruitment services for temporary and permanent catering staff to members of TUCO in the Midland region (Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire). Additional information: Please refer to the documents “TUCO SQ notes to tenderers”, “TUCO ITT notes to tenderers” and “further competition documents” for further information to aid in completion of the SQ and ITT.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: The framework will be in place for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x12 months period. This will be subject to performance.Second stage: 8–18 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #2North-East England provision of temporary and permanent catering staffCancelled

This Lot will focus solely on the Provision of recruitment services for temporary and permanent catering staff to members of TUCO in the North-East region (Northumberland, Durham, Yorkshire). Additional information: Please refer to the documents “TUCO SQ notes to tenderers”, “TUCO ITT notes to tenderers” and “further competition documents” for further information to aid in completion of the SQ and ITT.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: The tender will follow the restricted procedure and will be for a multi supplier framework agreement for 2 years plus 2 x 12month extensions.Second stage: 8–18 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #3North-West England Provision of Temporary and permanent catering staffCancelled

This Lot will focus solely on the Provision of recruitment services for temporary and permanent catering staff to members of TUCO in the North-West region (Cumbria, Lancashire, Cheshire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester). Additional information: Please refer to the documents “TUCO SQ notes to tenderers”, “TUCO ITT notes to tenderers” and “further competition documents” for further information to aid in completion of the SQ and ITT.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: The tender will follow the restricted procedure and will be for a multi supplier framework agreement for 2 years plus 2 x 12month extensions.Second stage: 8–18 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #4South-East England provision of temporary and permanent catering staffCancelled

This Lot will focus solely on the Provision of recruitment services for temporary and permanent catering staff to members of TUCO in Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Surrey, Sussex, Kent, Greater London. Additional information: Please refer to the documents “TUCO SQ notes to tenderers”, “TUCO ITT notes to tenderers” and “further competition documents” for further information to aid in completion of the SQ and ITT.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: The framework will be in place for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x12 months period. This will be subject to performance.Second stage: 8–18 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #5South-West England provision of temporary and permanent catering staffCancelled

This Lot will focus solely on the Provision of recruitment services for temporary and permanent catering staff tomembers of TUCO in the south west (Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Avon and Somerset). Additional information: Please refer to the documents “TUCO SQ notes to tenderers”, “TUCO ITT notes to tenderers” and “further competition documents” for further information to aid in completion of the SQ and ITT.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: The framework will be in place for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x12 months period. This will be subject to performance.Second stage: 8–18 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #6Wales provision of temporary and permanent catering staffCancelled

This Lot will focus solely on the Provision of recruitment services for temporary and permanent catering staff to members of TUCO in all regions of Wales. Additional information: Please refer to the documents “TUCO SQ notes to tenderers”, “TUCO ITT notes to tenderers” and “further competition documents” for further information to aid in completion of the SQ and ITT.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: The framework will be in place for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x12 months period. This will be subject to performance.Second stage: 8–18 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #7Scotland provision of temporary and permanent catering staffCancelled

This Lot will focus solely on the Provision of recruitment services for temporary and permanent catering staff tomembers of TUCO in all regions of Scotland. Additional information: Please refer to the documents “TUCO SQ notes to tenderers”, “TUCO ITT notes to tenderers” and “further competition documents” for further information to aid in completion of the SQ and ITT.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: The framework will be in place for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x12 months period. This will be subject to performance.Second stage: 8–18 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #8Northern Ireland provision of temporary and permanent catering staffCancelled

This Lot will focus solely on the Provision of recruitment services for temporary and permanent catering staff to members of TUCO in all regions of Northern Ireland. Additional information: Please refer to the documents “TUCO SQ notes to tenderers”, “TUCO ITT notes to tenderers” and “further competition documents” for further information to aid in completion of the SQ and ITT.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: The framework will be in place for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x12 months period. This will be subject to performance.Second stage: 8–18 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    See tender documents

What this means for your bid
  • “Provision of temporary and permanent catering staff” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Restricted procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
30 Mar 2021, 16:32 BST
Last source update
12 Nov 2021, 12:15 GMT
Authority reference
CAT11051-TU
FTS notice number
2021/S 000-028330
Classification (CPV)
Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a118 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Performance terms

See tender documents

Publisher note: The Framework Agreement is for use by the users detailed in the Contract Notice To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=643038840 GO Reference: GO-20211112-PRO-19227024

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: In-tend · Who buys & how to bid on In-tend
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · one account per buying organisation's portal · reCAPTCHA on signup
Appointment period ends
30 Apr 2021, 11:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
180 days from the deadline
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

30 Apr 2021 → 12 Nov 2021 · 2 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    30 Apr 2021, 11:00 BST
  2. Notice published
    12 Nov 2021, 12:15 GMT

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Status changed to complete
    12 Nov 2021, 12:15 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 18admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 19
Contracts signed 2latest 31 Aug 2021

2 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

All 2 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £15,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

  • Contract 028330-2021-1

    Signed
    31 Aug 2021
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Contract 028330-2021-2

    Signed
    31 Aug 2021
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
19bids———

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd)

Contracting authorityEducationBody governed by public lawEducation 3rd Floor National House, 36 St Ann Street, Manchester, UK, M2 7LEContact email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • TUCO LtdMediation bodyReview bodyReview contact point ManchesterContact email, phone

Framework contractors & participating bidders

18 commercial parties on the notice
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Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria