Award

Catering Services Tender

NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

16 May 2019 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

07 Mar 2019 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

06 Mar 2019 at 00:00

Tender

06 Feb 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

North East Scotland College is seeking catering services through a competitive procedure with negotiation, under the title "Catering Services Tender". This procurement falls within the education sector and encompasses provision at its various campuses in Aberdeen City, Aberdeen Altens, Fraserburgh, and Clinterty. The tender was officially signed on 16 May 2019, with the contract valued at approximately £4,496,460. Businesses interested in this opportunity should have experience in service delivery within educational institutions, as the focus includes not just regular catering but also hospitality and vending services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in catering, food services, and hospitality. Companies capable of catering to diverse needs in multi-function environments, such as modern refectories and retail shops, would be particularly well-positioned to compete. There are also options for contract extension, which may benefit firms seeking long-term engagements in this sector.

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Notice Title

Catering Services Tender

Notice Description

Award of catering services at the following Campuses: Aberdeen City, Aberdeen Altens, Fraserburgh and Clinterty.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of catering services at the following Campuses: Aberdeen City, Aberdeen Altens, Fraserburgh and Clinterty.

Options: Two two year extensions to bring termination July 2026

Renewal: 2 x Two Year Extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000572861
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354529
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
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
£3,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,496,460 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Every 3 years unless extended as per the extension periods set out in this notice.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE
Contact Name
Colin Brodie
Contact Email
c.brodie@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSPIRE CATERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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