Planning

Provision of Catering Services

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is initiating a procurement process for the "Provision of Catering Services," which encompasses staff restaurant services, coffee shops, and hospitality for its strategic buildings in the Central Belt and Aberdeen. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for responses to a Request for Information (RFI) set for 1 October 2021 at 17:00 GMT. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their insights to aid in shaping the final tender specifications. Further details regarding the procurement can be found on the Scottish Government’s website and the Public Contracts Scotland platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering and hospitality sectors, particularly those specialising in healthy eating initiatives and sustainable food practices. Companies that can demonstrate experience in serving diverse client bases within governmental or public sector environments, as well as a commitment to healthy dietary offerings, will be best positioned to compete. Additionally, the procurement may attract suppliers who are adept at managing services across multiple locations, ensuring consistency and quality in food service delivery.

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Notice Title

Provision of Catering Services

Notice Description

Provision of staff restaurant services, coffee shops, hospitality and events for strategic Scottish Government buildings in the Central Belt and Aberdeen, and agency buildings which use the Scottish Government Facilities Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of staff restaurant services, coffee shops, hospitality and events for strategic Scottish Government buildings in the Central Belt and Aberdeen, and agency buildings which use the Scottish Government Facilities Services. The Service Provider shall promote healthy eating and encourage both a reduction in salt, sugar and fat, and an increase in foods high in dietary fibre. Low sugar and decaffeinated beverages shall also be available. The scope of services is subject to change in terms of the level of service over the life of the contract.. As part of the pre-procurement process the Scottish Government is seeking views and information from the market in connection with some specific areas, as set out in our Request for Information (RFI): https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/730UZJ/ The deadline for responses is 01 October 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000666507
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427126
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
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

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
10 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Dec 2021Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND

TRANSPORT SCOTLAND

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@transport.gov.scot, michael.brydon@gov.scot, sue.barber@nrscotland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1313144215, +44 1412727100

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Corstorphine/Murrayfield
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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