Award

The Provision of Catering Services

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jul 2023 at 15:28

Tender

04 Nov 2022 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Dumfries and Galloway College has awarded a contract for "The Provision of Catering Services" to ARAMARK Limited. The procurement process was an open procedure with the main procurement category being services. The contract includes catering services for campuses in Dumfries and Stranraer, with a focus on service delivery quality, responsible procurement, and price. The contract was signed on 18th July 2023, and the anticipated contract value over 5 years is between £111,000 and £378,513.

This contract for catering services presents an opportunity for businesses in the food and hospitality industry to bid for providing services at Dumfries and Stranraer campuses. Companies with expertise in catering, marketing, sustainability, and fair work practices are well-suited to compete. The College emphasises community benefits, encouraging bidders to propose social value initiatives, such as training opportunities or investments in local communities. Interested businesses should consider the contractual obligations and quality criteria specified in the tender to align their proposals with the requirements of the procurement process.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Catering Services

Notice Description

The Provision of Catering Services including Main Refectory, Vending, Retail and Hospitality covering campuses in Dumfries and Stranraer.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is to provide catering services at the Dumfries and Stranraer campuses as follows: Dumfries: Main Refectory, Coffee Shop, Retail Shop, 2 x Vending Outlets and Hospitality Stranraer: Main Refectory, 1 x Vending Outlet and Hospitality Additional information: This is a 3 year contract with the right to extend by 2 x 12 month periods. Value of contract stated includes indicative value over the potential 5 year period. In addition, free issue charges (annual variable value) and inflationary increases may apply.

Renewal: Option to extend by 2 x 12 month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037f2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021355-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
At end of contract either 36, 48 or 60 months.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COLLEGE
Contact Name
Angela Van Gelder
Contact Email
avangelder@apuc-scot.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 07500051214

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 4FD
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARAMARK

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