Fresh Fish and Seafood

This TUCO framework covers the supply and distribution of fresh fish and seafood across 12 regional lots. The scope includes:

• Fresh Fish (Salmon & Trout, Round, flat, game, exotic etc.) - supplied whole, filleted, to specification etc.
• Shellfish (crab, mussels, oysters, scallops)
• Cephalopods (squid, cuttlefish)
• Selection of frozen fish to include MSC approved products
• Smoked and processed fish/fish products
• Selection of chilled deli products 

• 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 EU public procurement regulations.
• Consistent terms & conditions of contract.




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, 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 fresh Fish and Seafood 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