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The Provision of a Diverse and Sustainable Catering Service

City of Glasgow College

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16 Dec 2025 at 11:53

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16 Dec 2025 at 10:07

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Summary of the contracting process

City of Glasgow College is actively seeking to collaborate with a seasoned and sustainability-oriented catering provider to enhance food and beverage services across its City and Riverside campuses located in Glasgow. The procurement process applies an open procedure, with the focus on catering services under CPV classification 55520000. Initially valued at £9,000,000 GBP, the contract is expected to commence on 1st August 2026 and continue until 31st July 2032, with potential renewal options thereafter. The procurement stage is currently active, with the invitation to tender deadline set for 11th February 2026. Potential bidders should be aware of the emphasis on sustainability and social value within the contract, and be prepared to fulfil community benefits including apprenticeships and work placements.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the catering industry, especially those with expertise in sustainable operations. The contract entails the delivery of high-quality, affordable, and innovative catering solutions that align with contemporary trends and student expectations. It presents a unique chance to support institutional sustainability and climate goals, benefitting operators keen to implement plant-forward menu development and reduce environmental impact. Catering providers with strengths in customer-focused service and the ability to engage in educational initiatives will find this an ideal opportunity to establish a long-term partnership with City of Glasgow College, fostering community engagement and delivering added value through modern apprenticeships and work experience placements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of a Diverse and Sustainable Catering Service

Notice Description

City of Glasgow College is seeking an experienced and sustainability-focused catering provider to operate and develop food and beverage services for students, staff and visitors across its two campuses: City Campus, 190 Cathedral Street, Glasgow, G4 0RF Riverside Campus, 21 Thistle Street, Glasgow, G5 9XB

Lot Information

Lot 1

City of Glasgow College seeks to appoint a forward-thinking, innovative and sector-leading Catering Provider to deliver a diverse, sustainable and inclusive catering service across both Campuses. The successful Contractor will provide catering for students, staff and visitors throughout the academic year, operating a multi-outlet service that is responsive to varying demand across campuses. The Catering Service must be affordable, high quality and customer-focused, with standards that reflect best practice in ingredient quality, food safety, presentation, nutrition and customer service. The service is expected to deliver an attractive and modern catering offer aligned to student expectations and contemporary market trends. Sustainability is a core theme of the contract. The Provider must embed sustainability throughout all aspects of service delivery, including food provenance, ethical and fair trade sourcing, animal welfare, sustainable fisheries, plant-forward menu development, biodiversity, energy usage, carbon management, reduction of single use plastics, and minimisation of food waste. The Provider will be expected to support the College's wider sustainability and climate objectives and demonstrate continuous improvement over the life of the contract. The contract places strong emphasis on generating meaningful social value and supporting the student experience. The Provider will be required to deliver added-value initiatives including modern apprenticeships, work placements, volunteering, employability activity, and collaboration with the Hospitality and Culinary Arts curriculum. Engagement with learners, including student led initiatives and menu development, will form a key element of contract performance. The College intends to establish a collaborative partnership approach with the successful Provider, based on shared objectives, transparency and joint responsibility for improvement. The Provider will be responsible for the safe collection of waste oil, and will be required to adopt innovative waste and recycling practices to support carbon reduction objectives. General waste and mixed recycling services will be provided by the College.

Renewal: After the initial period of four years (with the option to extend by 2 years) the College will re tender by going back out to the open market.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f64e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083286-2025
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
6 Years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
City of Glasgow College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0RF
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

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