Catering Equipment is due to expire in November, tender documents are scheduled to be issued at the end of this month with framework start date beginning of January.

This framework provides educational institutions access to catering equipment including cookware, appliances, refrigeration and kitchen ventilation systems.

Key Facts

Start date
13th November 2018
End date
12th November 2021
Optional extension
12th November 2022

Key Benefits of this Framework

  1. Compliant with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015)
  2. Choice of Provider
  3. Time Saving & Easy to Use
  4. CPC Contract Manager Assistance & Support
  5. Framework Specific User Guide

Supplier Details

Lots No. Suppliers
Lot 1: Light Equipment (One Stop Shop) 0 View Suppliers
Supplier Agreement No.
Lot 3 - Eco Cups and Boxes 0 View Suppliers
Supplier Agreement No.
Lot 4 - Cookware 0 View Suppliers
Supplier Agreement No.
Lot 5 – Refrigeration 0 View Suppliers
Supplier Agreement No.
Lot 6 - Specialist Cold Rooms and Walk-in Freezers 0 View Suppliers
Supplier Agreement No.
Lot 7 – Ware Washing 0 View Suppliers
Supplier Agreement No.
Lot 8 – Kitchen Ventilation Systems 0 View Suppliers
Supplier Agreement No.
Lot 9 - Heavy Appliances 0 View Suppliers
Supplier Agreement No.
Lot 10 - One Stop Shop 0 View Suppliers
Supplier Agreement No.

How can I use this Framework

CPC typically recommend that members undertake a further competition considering their own particular requirements, however please see the user guide for further details.

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If you require support in running a further competition via this framework, Tenet Services can help. Tenet offer a nationwide service specialising in assisting education establishments to complete further competitions.

Tenet are part of the Crescent Purchasing Group of Companies and operate on a not-for-profit basis.

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About TUCO .Ltd

TUCO Ltd is the leading professional membership body for in-house caterers operating in the education sector and wider public sector. TUCO are catering procurement experts, in-house catering specialists and operate on a not-for profit basis.

All CPC members are eligible to join TUCO for free and once you’re a member you can buy via TUCO’s procurement regulation compliant catering frameworks and access their wide range of suppliers. TUCO maximise value for their members and have a great range of membership benefits, learn more about TUCO.

Associated Documentation

The following documents are associated with this framework. Some are required for successful use of the framework and are clearly marked.

File Details Essential
User GuideThis is required reading if you are considering using this framework. It tells you everything you need to know about the panel of providers, eligibility, running the mini-competition process, and evaluating bids. YesDownload
Mini Competition ChecklistIt is recommended that members utilise this checklist when undertaking a mini-competition process to maximise the likelihood of obtaining a satisfactory quantity and quality of bid responses from suppliers YesDownload

Contract Manager

The contracting authority for this framework is TUCO Ltd.

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