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09 Dec 2024 at 10:10

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06 Mar 2024 at 10:29

Tender

15 Feb 2024 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire College has concluded an open procurement process for substantial catering services at their East Kilbride campus. The tender, identified as "2024/01", encompassed services including a refectory, coffee hub, hospitality, and vending options, aimed to enhance student and staff dining experiences. The procurement documents were aligned with the legal framework of the CPV classification scheme, specifically falling under "55520000 - Catering Services". The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to ARAMARK Limited, effective from 29th October 2024. The total contract value is £38,931.49, covering services rendered across the South Lanarkshire College facilities located at College Way, Scottish Enterprise Technology Park, East Kilbride G75 0NE, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth-oriented businesses within the catering industry. Ideal candidates for such opportunities include established catering service providers with expertise in managing large-scale operations, and those capable of providing additional services such as hosting functions and investing in the long-term partnership. The partnership requires innovative, sustainable, and community benefit initiatives, ensuring the contractor aligns with statutory and compliance regulations. The procurement process prioritised quality and price, inviting SMEs to make competitive bids, ultimately rewarding companies that demonstrate strong operational initiatives, marketing approaches, and fair work practices, amplifying the community engagement and economic value derived from the contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Catering Services for South Lanarkshire College

Notice Description

South Lanarkshire College is seeking a Contractor(s) for Catering Services for South Lanarkshire College. The current contract encompasses the South Lanarkshire College Campus in East Kilbride which includes a refectory, coffee hub, hospitality, and vending services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Lanarkshire College seek to find a suitable experienced contractor to operate the catering services in South Lanarkshire College. The Contractor will also be expected to deliver an unspecified number of functions with the College during the academic year. It is anticipated that the Catering will operate in surplus, so South Lanarkshire College seek bids from contractors which offer a return to the College. Additional information: This is a partnership agreement with investment from both parties.

Renewal: A further 12 months + 12 months period subject to satisfactory performance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043a74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039542-2024
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
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,931 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Lanarkshire College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G75 0NE
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
East Kilbride Central South
Westminster Constituency
East Kilbride and Strathaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARAMARK Limited

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