Award

Catering Services

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

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Award

27 Mar 2024 at 10:43

TenderUpdate

01 Aug 2023 at 14:44

Tender

28 Jun 2023 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) recently awarded a contract for Catering Services to Baxterstorey. The procurement process was completed, and the contract value is GBP 924,330. The contract was signed on 11th March 2024. The services cover catering for SQA premises located in Dalkeith, Midlothian, and Glasgow. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure under the services category, with the main procurement category being services related to canteen services. The key evaluation criteria included various quality aspects like food service provision, marketing, and contract management.

This Catering Services contract by SQA presents business opportunities for suppliers offering canteen and catering services, especially those with expertise in delivering high-quality food services and adhering to food safety and health standards. Businesses with capabilities in menu range, supply chain, and environmental sustainability may find this tender suitable. The contract provides a significant value of GBP 924,330 and requires services to be delivered to SQA premises in Dalkeith, Midlothian, and Glasgow. Interested businesses should consider the stringent quality criteria and the competitive pricing element when preparing their bids for this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Catering Services

Notice Description

Catering Services for SQA premises

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of catering services for Lowden and Optima

Renewal: This contract will have an optional 12 month extension. It will be retendered after the term of contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03dd4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009980-2024
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

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£924,330 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
March 2027

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sqa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 03452136720

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDLOTHIAN
Postcode
EH22 1FD
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAXTERSTOREY

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