Convenience Retail

 To utilise this framework you MUST first become a member of TUCO. Please see the "How to Use" section of this page for more information. 

TUCO Ref: CAT11071-TU

Lot 1. Confectionery, Snacks & Soft Drinks
Lot 2. Cakes
Lot 3. Non-Food (Retail)
Lot 4. Cigarettes & associated products
Lot 5. One Stop Shop.

The contract commences on 1st July 2024.

•  It is free to use for educational establishments.
•  Eliminates the need for organisations to individually undertake their own full procurement exercise, which saves time and resources.
•  Simplifies the process and removes the cost to public sector bodies in procuring the services and providers.
•  Legally compliant framework agreement developed within the UK public procurement regulations.
•  Consistent terms & conditions of contract.
• Opportunity for further savings through further competition.
•  TUCO regularly audit the nominated suppliers to assist in the management and reduction of food safety risks.
1. Using this framework supports our Giving Back initiative. Our charity's focus is on SEND, wellbeing and absenteeism

To utilise a TUCO framework, you must first register on their website https://www.tuco.ac.uk/

Associate membership is free to all educational establishments with an in house catering provision, for more information on the benefits of TUCO membership, please see the About TUCO page. Once you have access to their site, you will be able to view guidance documentation. If you require any assistance, please contact the Contracting Manager as listed below.

Institutions can call off from the Convenience Retail framework through one of the following three methods:

1. Direct award
2. Utilising the quality scoring from the framework tender and reassessing just price
3. Mini competition

Important Procurement Act 2023 requirement

It is very important for CPC members to register on the new Find a Tender Service to create your organisation’s unique procurement identifier, known as an API Key. You then need to add the API Key to your profile on our MultiQuote eSender portal to run compliant mini competitions for our frameworks. It is a requirement under Procurement Act 2023 that relevant notices are published to the Find a Tender Service and MultiQuote can only publish your notices if you have added your API Key. See our Find a tender service registration web page for a step-by-step guide on how to register.