Tender

Provision of Outsourced Catering Services

NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE

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Tender

21 Jan 2026 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by North East Scotland College involves the tender for the provision of outsourced catering services. This opportunity is categorised under the services industry, specifically canteen and catering services. It is located in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, with the notice tagged as active and in the tender stage. The procurement process follows an open procedure, with a tender deadline set for 16th March 2026 at 12:00 PM. This tender allows for electronic submissions, and the contract period extends over 1800 days, with options for two additional 12-month extensions.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in catering services, looking to expand their operations within the educational sector. With the selection criteria laid out clearly in the procurement documents, businesses that can meet these requirements including electronic ordering and invoicing policies will find themselves well-suited to compete. Additionally, the long contract duration and potential renewals offer stability and long-term engagement for successful bidders, which is beneficial for strategic business planning and growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of Outsourced Catering Services

Notice Description

Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Outsourced Catering Services to North East Scotland College

Lot Information

Lot 1

Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Outsourced Catering Services to North East Scotland College

Renewal: Two optional 12-month extensions are available post contract expiry

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060b8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005479-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE
Contact Name
Mark Davidson
Contact Email
subcontracts@nescol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003305550

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB25 1BN
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
George St/Harbour
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

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