The last year has seen The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) significantly strengthen its position through on-going investment in infra-structure and skills at its Head Office in Manchester.
Directly responding to increasing levels of member engagement across its 350-plus membership, TUCO has launched a number of initiatives including international study tours, increased training and development support as well as a series of relevant and attractive member benefits.
The organisation has also made a series of significant appointments within its Head Office which has included boosting its sales and marketing teams, training and development staff, as well as procurement specialists in public sector buying in order to further its position as a leading public sector consortium that returns unique savings and benefits to its customers.
Collective spending power
Following successful penetration of primary and secondary education establishments and hospitals in 2014, TUCO is also investing in boosting membership amongst those sectors to maximise the spending power that TUCO members collectively yield, currently standing at over £130 million a year.
Speaking about the changes, Mike Haslin, TUCO Chief Operating Officer commented: “The purchasing landscape for the public sector has undergone many changes over the past twelve months, with the introduction of Universal Infant Free School Meals, the new Public Sector Procurement Guidelines and changes to Allergens rules all adding to the already complex process. The dedication and experience of our exceptional Board and team has seen TUCO adapt and seamlessly navigate these changes to help support our members and suppliers to do the same and get the very most out of all we offer.
“As a result, TUCO has gone from strength-to-strength and has allowed us to bring in further skills to add to our diverse expertise that will ensure that TUCO remains the public sector purchasing leader.”
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