Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
TUCO Ltd
3rd Floor, National House, 36 St Ann Street, 36 St Ann Street
Manchester
M2 7LE
UK
Contact person: Mandy Johnston
Telephone: +44 1617133420
E-mail: mandy.johnston@tuco.ac.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.tuco.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Supply and Distribution of Vegan and Vegetarian Specialist Foods
Reference number: CAT11043-TU
II.1.2) Main CPV code
15890000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
A new Framework Agreement for the supply and distribution of vegan and vegetarian specialist food. The new Framework Agreement is intended to cover all UK HE and FEIs as well as other public sector organisations with in house catering.
The scope will cover:
— a range of vegan and vegetarian products and ingredients to include frozen, ambient and grocery,
— a range of vegan and vegetarian grab and go products,
— a one-stop shop to cover above lots.
The tender will be carried out under an open tender process.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
31 856 762.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Specialist Vegan and Vegetarian Pre-Packed Foods and Ingredients
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To include but not limited to Grocery items such as canned and dried fruit and vegetables, baking products, rice and pasta, sauces, beverages, alternative produce, products, milk and ingredients, any other vegetarian grocery food ingredients. Chilled products such as cheese, milk, tofu, sandwich fillings, any other vegetarian chilled food ingredients. Frozen products such as vegetables, bread, patisserie, and any other vegetarian frozen food ingredients.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Ordering, delivery and invoicing
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Corporate social responsibility
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Project specific including case study
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Sampling
/ Weighting: 15
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/null
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Specialist Vegan and Vegetarian Grab and Go Snacks
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To include but not limited to grab and go snacks including innovative snacks, hummus, falafel, crackers, crisps, drinks, etc.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Ordering, delivery and invoicing
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Corporate social responsibility
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Project specific including case study
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Sampling
/ Weighting: 15
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/null
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Specialist Vegan and Vegetarian One Stop Shop
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The one stop shop lot has been added for those providers that are able to offer a majority of products across all lots. This would enable members to call-off from just 1 supplier if products from both lots were required.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Ordering, delivery and invoicing
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Corporate social responsibility
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Project specific including case study
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Sampling
/ Weighting: 15
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/null
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: CAT11043-TU
Title: Specialist Vegan and Vegetarian Pre-Packed Foods and Ingredients
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/04/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BFS Group Ltd Bidfood
814 Leigh Road, Slough
Berkshire
SL1 4BD
UK
Telephone: +44 7734797955
E-mail: contractsteam@bidfood.co.uk
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Brake Bros Ltd
Enterprise House, Eureka Business Park, Ashford
Kent
TN25 4AG
UK
Telephone: +44 7780955783
E-mail: tanya.downes@brake.co.uk
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Creed Foodservice Ltd
Staverton Technology Park, Cheltenham Road
Staverton
GL51 6TQ
UK
Telephone: +44 7713200936
E-mail: Richardshephard@creedfoodservice.co.uk
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lomond Fine Foods Ltd
75 Keppochhill Drive, Port Dundas
Glasgow
G21 1HX
UK
Telephone: +44 7875677010
E-mail: jamie@lomond.lls.com
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vegetarian Express Ltd
Unit 7a Odhams Trading Estate, Watford
Herts
WD24 7RY
UK
Telephone: +44 7808900774
E-mail: willmatier@vegexp.co.uk
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 31 856 762.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: CAT11043-TU2
Title: Specialist Vegan and Vegetarian Pre-packed Foods
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/04/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bewley's Tea and Coffee UK Ltd
8, Century Point, Halifax Road, Cressex Business Park
High Wycombe Bucks
HP12 3SL
UK
Telephone: +44 7951923065
E-mail: david.turney@bewleys.co.uk
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bidfood
814 Leigh Road, Slough
Berkshire
SL1 4BD
UK
Telephone: +44 7734797955
E-mail: contractsteam@bidfood.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.bidfood.co.uk
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Brake Bros Ltd
Enterprise House, Eureka Business Park, Ashford
Kent
TN25 4AG
UK
Telephone: +44 7780955783
E-mail: tanya.downes@brake.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.brake.co.uk
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 31 856 762.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: CAT11043-TU3
Title: Specialist Vegan and Vegetarian One Stop Shop
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/04/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bidfood
814 Leigh Road, Slough
Berkshire
SL1 4BD
UK
Telephone: +44 7734797955
E-mail: contractsteam@bidfood.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.bidfood.co.uk
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Brake Bros Ltd
Enterprise House, Eureka Business Park, Ashford
Kent
TN25 4AG
UK
Telephone: +44 7780955783
E-mail: tanya.downes@brake.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.brake.co.uk
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 31 856 762.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are Small or Medium Enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement, and the contract will be awarded on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender.
The Framework Agreement is for use by but not limited to — see permissible users document within the tender documents.
To view this notice, please click here:
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Go Reference: GO-2019618-PRO-15004389
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
TUCO Ltd
3rd Floor National House, 36 St Ann Street
Manchester
M2 7LE
UK
Telephone: +44 1617133420
E-mail: info@tuco.ac.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.tuco.ac.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd)
3rd Floor National House, 36 St Ann Street
Manchester
M2 7LE
UK
Telephone: +44 1617133420
E-mail: info@tuco.ac.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.tuco.ac.uk
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill at the point information on award of contracts communicated to tenderers. This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to seek further debriefing from the Contracting Authority before the contract is entered into. Applicants have 2 working days from notification of the award decision to request additional debriefing and that information has to be provided a minimum of 3 working days before expiry of the standstill period. Such additional information should be requested from the address of the Contracting Authority of this contract notice. If an appeal regarding the award of a contract has not been successfully resolved the public contract regulations 2006 (SI 2006 No 5) provide aggrieved parties who have been harmed or at risk of harm by breach of the rules to action in the high court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Any such action must be brought promptly. Where a contract has been entered into the court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order the authority to amend any document and may award damages.If the contract has been entered into the court may only award damages.
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
TUCO Ltd
3rd Floor National House, 36 St Ann Street
Manchester
M2 7LE
UK
Telephone: +44 1617133420
E-mail: info@tuco.ac.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.tuco.ac.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
18/06/2019