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Provision of Events Catering for NMIS

University of Strathclyde

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Planning

21 Oct 2026 at 16:26

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde intends to establish a catering framework for the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS). It will cover food and hospitality for meetings, events, conferences, exhibitions, corporate hospitality, networking receptions, VIP visits and larger events. Catering services will be delivered at NMIS in Renfrewshire. The requirement is for flexible, responsive and inclusive provision, with sustainable practices and menus tailored where needed. The University expects to appoint up to three suppliers to support this range of activity. Suppliers may be asked to provide food and hospitality as individual events are arranged under the framework.

This is at the planning stage: the University has described its intention to procure, but has not issued an invitation to tender. It expects to publish a further notice on 11 January 2027. The stated procedure for appointing suppliers is a framework, with later work awarded either by ranked direct award or mini-competition. The buyer says interested parties should register by completing a questionnaire and emailing it by close of business on 30 October 2026. It reserves the right to award the contract in whole or in part, or not to award it. The framework is intended to be covered by the Government Procurement Agreement.

This requirement is suited to catering businesses able to support events at different scales, from small gatherings to events for as many as 300 delegates. The buyer is looking for high-quality food and presentation, dependable and punctual delivery, quick responses to enquiries and responsive event support. Strong food safety controls and allergen management are important, alongside professional front-of-house service. Suppliers should be able to develop bespoke menus when required and demonstrate sustainable catering practices. The buyer also seeks competitive, transparent pricing. Businesses with the operational capacity to manage both smaller bookings and large-scale events, while maintaining consistent service and adapting to event requirements, are likely to be well placed when the procurement reaches the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Events Catering for NMIS

Notice Description

The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), operated by the University of Strathclyde, requires the creation of a framework of up to three catering suppliers to provide high-quality catering and hospitality services for meetings, events, conferences, exhibitions, corporate hospitality, networking receptions, VIP visits and large-scale events.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), operated by the University of Strathclyde, requires the creation of a framework of up to three catering suppliers to provide high-quality catering and hospitality services for meetings, events, conferences, exhibitions, corporate hospitality, networking receptions, VIP visits and large-scale events. The framework will provide flexible, responsive, inclusive and sustainable catering solutions capable of supporting events ranging from 2 to 300 delegates. The desired outcomes of the framework are to ensure: - High-quality food and presentation - Reliable and on-time delivery - Fast response to enquiries - Responsive event support - Strong allergen management and food safety controls - Competitive and transparent pricing - Sustainable catering practices - Professional front-of-house service - Capacity to support both small and large events - Bespoke menu development where required Additional information: The University will reserve the right to call off from the Framework through either direct award (ranked) or mini-competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078d3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099657-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Jan 20273 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Strathclyde
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
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
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

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