Preliminary market engagement notice098059-2026
Catering Technologies and Services
- Market engagement closes
- Published16 Oct 2026
- Estimated value
- £11,200,000, excluding VAT
- Contract term
- 1 Dec 2027 to 30 Nov 2035 (8 years)
- Lots
- Not divided into lots
- Categories
- 30200000Computer equipment and supplies
- 48000000Software package and information systems
- 72000000IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- Regions
- UK-wide
The buyer’s description
“TUCO intends to establish an Open Framework for Catering Technologies and Services, covering technology solutions used by TUCO member institutions (higher education, further education, healthcare, local authority and other member organisations) to run their catering operations. The Framework is anticipated to be structured into nine Lots: Purchase to Pay (P2P) System; Menus, Recipes, Allergen & Nutrition Management; Food Safety & Compliance; Digital Signage; EPOS (Point of Sale); Greenhouse Gas Calculator; Food Waste Management Systems; Kitchen Management and Meal Plan Management Technology; and Customer Feedback Systems Estimated annual value is £1.4m; £11.2m over 8 years Open Framework (a scheme of successive frameworks under section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023), anticipated to be awarded following the Open procedure. Suppliers interested in this opportunity are encouraged to complete, respond to the questionnaire through the link below and return by 6th November 2026. www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q5WGRD3”