Award

Catering and Pest Control Services

SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Apr 2026 at 10:49

Tender

01 Oct 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) has completed a contract for Catering and Pest Control Services within the Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood, Edinburgh. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 55520000, pertains to catering services. This contract, executed through an open procedure, commenced on 1st May 2026 with the full implementation expected by 1st August 2026. The procurement process is supported by the legal basis CELEX:32014L0024 and was covered by the GPA. Notably, the contract values at £5,566,960 was awarded to the supplier Sodexo, with technical and price criteria being weighted at 70% and 30% respectively. Additionally, the contract includes stipulations for the Real Living Wage and requires compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus standards.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in catering and pest control services, particularly those with capabilities in managing large-scale catering operations and maintaining heavy equipment. Businesses with a strong financial standing and technical expertise will find this contract promising. With the SPCB recognising fair work practices, companies aligning with such ethical standards could significantly benefit. Furthermore, the contract spans up to 8 years with possible extensions, offering long-term business growth. Given the stipulations, SMEs with the capability to meet the cyber security and financial requirements could strategically position themselves well for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Catering and Pest Control Services

Notice Description

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) requires a Contractor to provide comprehensive Catering and Pest Control Services (including the purchase and maintenance of SPCB Heavy Equipment) within the Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood, Edinburgh.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) requires a Contractor to provide comprehensive Catering and Pest Control Services (including the purchase and maintenance of SPCB Heavy Equipment) within the Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood, Edinburgh.

Renewal: 3 x 12 month optional extensions will be awarded at the discretion of the SPCB.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a616
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033202-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

50883000 - Repair and maintenance services of catering equipment

55520000 - Catering services

90922000 - Pest-control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,566,960 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
8 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH99 1SP
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SODEXO

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