Public Buyer — Contracts & Spending
The University Caterers Organisation LTD (tuco LTD)
The University Caterers Organisation LTD (tuco LTD) has awarded 35 contracts, worth £928.4m+ in disclosed value, to 13 suppliers. Largest spend area: Food & Beverages. Data from GOV.UK Contracts Finder, updated daily.
Contracts awarded
35
Disclosed spend
£928.4m+
Suppliers used
13
Renewals < 90d
4
Top suppliers
Companies this buyer awards the most to, by disclosed value
| Supplier | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Braeforge LTD T/a Pensworth | 3 | £84.0m |
| Wrightington, Wigan And Leigh NHS Foundation Trust | 1 | £64.0m |
| Bridge Valley Group T/a Bridge Coffee Roasters | 1 | £50.0m |
| J W Filshill LTD | 1 | £48.0m |
| Bfs Group LTD T/a Bidfood | 1 | £31.3m |
| Arc Hospitality Recruitment Solutions LTD | 2 | £30.0m |
| Rh Hall (microwave) LTD | 1 | £28.0m |
| Chicken Joes T/a Love Joes | 1 | £25.0m |
Upcoming renewals (next 90 days)
Contracts ending soon — likely re-tendering opportunities
| Contract | Incumbent | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes Vending Services LTD | £15.9m | 24 Aug 2026 | |
| Arc Hospitality Recruitment Solutions LTD | £15.0m | 31 Aug 2026 | |
| Arc Hospitality Recruitment Solutions LTD | £15.0m | 31 Aug 2026 | |
| International Food Service Equipment Limited | £15.0m | 31 Aug 2026 |
Largest contracts awarded
By disclosed value
| Contract | Supplier | Sector | Value | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Food & Beverages | £300.0m | 07 Dec 2022 | Notice ↗ | |
| — | Food & Beverages | £75.0m | 06 Apr 2021 | Notice ↗ | |
| Wrightington, Wigan And Leigh NHS Foundation Trust | Food & Beverages | £64.0m | 16 Aug 2018 | Notice ↗ | |
| Bridge Valley Group T/a Bridge Coffee Roasters | Food & Beverages | £50.0m | 07 Feb 2020 | Notice ↗ | |
| J W Filshill LTD | Food & Beverages | £48.0m | 27 Feb 2020 | Notice ↗ | |
| Bfs Group LTD T/a Bidfood | Furniture | £31.3m | 11 Jan 2020 | Notice ↗ | |
| — | Furniture | £30.7m | 15 Nov 2022 | Notice ↗ | |
| Braeforge LTD T/a Pensworth | Food & Beverages | £28.0m | 21 Oct 2022 | Notice ↗ |
Spend by sector
Where this buyer's contract spend goes
Food & Beverages14× · £674.0m
Furniture5× · £90.0m
Business Services4× · £65.0m
Construction Works4× · £60.0m
Repair & Maintenance4× · £2.6m
Unclassified2× · £31.8m
IT Services1× · £5.0m
Construction Materials1× · —
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