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
SupplierContractsValue
Braeforge LTD T/a Pensworth3£84.0m
Wrightington, Wigan And Leigh NHS Foundation Trust1£64.0m
Bridge Valley Group T/a Bridge Coffee Roasters1£50.0m
J W Filshill LTD1£48.0m
Bfs Group LTD T/a Bidfood1£31.3m
Arc Hospitality Recruitment Solutions LTD2£30.0m
Rh Hall (microwave) LTD1£28.0m
Chicken Joes T/a Love Joes1£25.0m
Upcoming renewals (next 90 days)
Contracts ending soon — likely re-tendering opportunities
ContractIncumbentValueEnds
Vending Machine Services and Vending Machine Innovation.Wilkes Vending Services LTD£15.9m24 Aug 2026
Provision of temporary and permanent catering staffArc Hospitality Recruitment Solutions LTD£15.0m31 Aug 2026
Provision of temporary and permanent catering staffArc Hospitality Recruitment Solutions LTD£15.0m31 Aug 2026
Design & Installation for the Customer experience (Catering and Social Spaces)International Food Service Equipment Limited£15.0m31 Aug 2026
Largest contracts awarded
By disclosed value
ContractSupplierSectorValueDateSource
Supply and Distribution of Grocery, Frozen and Chilled ProductsFood & Beverages£300.0m07 Dec 2022Notice ↗
Provision of catering (food/drink/technology/equipment) innovation and concept solutionsFood & Beverages£75.0m06 Apr 2021Notice ↗
The Supply and Distribution of Sandwiches and Associated ProductsWrightington, Wigan And Leigh NHS Foundation TrustFood & Beverages£64.0m16 Aug 2018Notice ↗
Supply and Distribution of Hot Beverage Ingredients, Equipment and Associated Coffee Shop ProductsBridge Valley Group T/a Bridge Coffee RoastersFood & Beverages£50.0m07 Feb 2020Notice ↗
Supply & Distribution of Spirits & Core Wines, Beer and CiderJ W Filshill LTDFood & Beverages£48.0m27 Feb 2020Notice ↗
Supply and Distribution of Disposable Products, Kitchen Chemicals, Allergen Labelling and Associated Products and Services.Bfs Group LTD T/a BidfoodFurniture£31.3m11 Jan 2020Notice ↗
Supply and Distribution of Catering Light and Heavy EquipmentFurniture£30.7m15 Nov 2022Notice ↗
Provision of Milk, Dairy, Bread & Morning GoodsBraeforge LTD T/a PensworthFood & Beverages£28.0m21 Oct 2022Notice ↗
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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Comparable public bodies in the same sector
Crown Commercial Service£2.6bnMinistry Of Defence£1.3bnMedway Council£500.0mYpo£500.0mAssociation Of North East Councils£480.0mMinistry Of Justice.£450.0m
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