This TUCO dynamic purchasing system (DPS) is for Food Waste Management Services.

It provides various food waste streams to embrace innovation in food waste and works in conjunction with a general food waste collection. Collections should be cost effective, efficient, sustainable and diverted from landfill.

The separate Lots allow for a variety of requirements and provide services for a range of users across city or campus-based sites. This DPS for catering waste management provides national coverage, however, each Lot also has regional waste management suppliers.

  • Lot 1 - On-Site Food Waste Innovation
  • Lot 2 - Waste Disposable Cups
  • Lot 3 - Waste Coffee Grounds
  • Lot 4 - Off Site Food Waste Collection
  • Lot 5 - Food Waste Oil Collection and Disposal Service
  • Lot 6 - Catering Packaging (glass, cardboard, plastic, single use plastic, tin, tetra, etc.) Collection and Recycling Service
  • Lot 7 - Compostable Packaging Waste Collection Service
  • Lot 8 - Food Waste Management Systems
  • Lot 9 - Surplus Catering Equipment

To use this agreement join TUCO and contact [email protected] at TUCO with reference numbers: TUCO: CAT11058-TU and Hunter: 21769.

Key Facts

Start date
1st November 2021
End date
31st October 2024
Optional extension
31st October 2025

Key Benefits of this DPS

  1. It is free to use for members
  2. Eliminates the need to individually undertake your own full procurement exercise, which saves time and resources
  3. Simplifies the process and removes the cost in procuring the services and providers
  4. Legally compliant framework agreement developed within the UK Public Contract Regulations
  5. Consistent Terms & Conditions of contract
  6. Opportunity for further savings through further competition
  7. TUCO regularly audit the nominated suppliers to assist in the management and reduction of food safety risks

How can I use this DPS

CPC members can use this DPS by joining TUCO. Complete TUCO’s application form or call 0161 713 3420 to request free membership. Not a CPC member? Join CPC - it’s free for educational organisations, then contact TUCO.

If you have any questions please contact Majid Khan, CPC Senior Contracts & Procurement Officer on 0161 974 0949

What are Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS)?

A DPS is a procurement tool for works, services and goods. Dynamic purchasing systems are explained in more detail on our DPS page.

How can suppliers apply to be included on the DPS?

This is a TUCO DPS and is being managed through the InTend tendering portal. Interested suppliers should register for an InTend account and check regularly for updates.

How is the DPS operation funded?

A small percentage is taken in the form of a marketing premium for all business placed under this DPS by CPC members and Wider Public Sector (WPS) users. These fees are payable from the successful supplier to TUCO and will be based on the value of any awarded works or projects via the DPS. Full details are included within the relevant ITP document which supplier applicants are required to complete and return in order to apply for a position on the DPS.

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.

Contract Manager

The contracting authority for this DPS is TUCO Ltd.

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